Nghi Vo
Nghi Vo is an American author known for her speculative fiction works. She gained recognition for her debut novella, 'The Empress of Salt and Fortune,' which is a feminist and lyrical tale of empire, history, and the power of stories. Vo's writing often explores themes of identity, memory, and belonging, and she has been praised for her lush prose and intricate world-building.
Books
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1. The Empress Of Salt And Fortune
In this evocative fantasy novella, a young archivist listens to the tales of an elderly woman named Rabbit, who was once a servant to an exiled empress. Through a series of vignettes, the narrative unfolds the empress's cunning and silent accumulation of power in a court that underestimated her. Set in a world inspired by imperial China, the story weaves themes of memory, storytelling, and the subversion of patriarchy, as the archivist uncovers the hidden history of a regime's rise and the role of women who operated from the shadows to shape their destiny. The tale is a testament to the quiet strength and resilience of those who have been marginalized, and the impact of their often-unseen labor on the course of history.
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