A Song to Drown Rivers

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A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang is a historical fantasy novel inspired by the legend of the ancient Chinese beauty Xishi, following Xishi as she is recruited to seduce the king of the rival Wu kingdom to destabilize his country and help her own kingdom of Yue reclaim its power. Trained by the strategist Fanli, Xishi uses her legendary beauty as a weapon in a dangerous espionage mission that intertwines with a forbidden attraction to Fanli. The story explores themes of war, sacrifice, love, and the consequences of power, culminating in a tragic ending that highlights the suffering of the common people amidst political machinations.