The 1566 Series: The Chief Eunuch

The Ming dynasty is on the brink of collapse, with pirate raids escalating into all-out war in the south and a corruption scandal in Beijing. The Crown Prince and his coalition of the righteous are attempting to snatch a mysterious blood scripture from Yan Song and his influential clan, but Chief Eunuch Lu Fang is forced to choose sides. If they fail, everything burns.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 04 February 2022
Publisher: ACA Publishing Limited

The fate of the Ming dynasty hangs precariously in the balance. In the south, the defense against relentless pirate raids has escalated into a full-scale war, leaving the Chinese forces on the brink of collapse. The weary soldiers must rally for a desperate last stand, fought across the treacherous salt and sand. Meanwhile, in the capital city of Beijing, fearless magistrate Hai Rui is tasked with investigating a major corruption scandal that threatens to shake the foundations of the empire.

In this complex political landscape, a chance arises to challenge the power of embezzling viper Yan Song and his influential clan. The Crown Prince, accompanied by a coalition of the righteous, seizes the opportunity to seize control of the situation. However, the appearance of a mysterious blood scripture holds the key to determining the course of the empire. Chief eunuch Lu Fang, a loyal and cunning kingmaker, finds himself caught in the middle of a web of treachery and deception.

As the war rages on and the stakes rise higher, China's heroes prepare to make their move. It is a perilous gambit, one that could salvage centuries of progress or lead to the total destruction of the empire. With everything at stake, the fate of the Ming dynasty rests in the hands of a few determined individuals who are willing to risk everything for the greater good.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 140 x 217 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910760635