Weina Dai Randel Books in Order
Weina Dai Randel is a celebrated author of historical novels, renowned for her captivating series about Empress Wu (Wu Zetian), China's only female emperor. Her award-winning novels, The Moon in the Palace and The Empress of Bright Moon, have garnered international recognition, including the RWA RITA Award in 2017, a Goodreads Choice Awards nomination for Best Historical Fiction, and a RT Book Reviewers Choice Award nomination for Best First Historical. The series has been translated into 7 languages and has sold worldwide, solidifying Weina's position as a prominent voice in historical fiction. Born in China, Weina now resides in the United States, where she earned her M.A. in English from Texas Woman's University.
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About Weina Dai Randel
Weina Dai Randel is a celebrated author of historical novels, renowned for her captivating series about Empress Wu (Wu Zetian), China's only female emperor. Her award-winning novels, The Moon in the Palace and The Empress of Bright Moon, have garnered international recognition, including the RWA RITA Award in 2017, a Goodreads Choice Awards nomination for Best Historical Fiction, and a RT Book Reviewers Choice Award nomination for Best First Historical. The series has been translated into 7 languages and has sold worldwide, solidifying Weina's position as a prominent voice in historical fiction. Born in China, Weina now resides in the United States, where she earned her M.A. in English from Texas Woman's University.
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