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From the author of Three Souls and Dragon Springs Road comes a captivating historical novel in which a convoy of student refugees travel across China, fleeing the hostilities of a brutal war with Japan. "Myths are the darkest and brightest incarnations of who we are..." China, 1937. When Japanese bombs begin falling on the city of Nanking, 19-year-old Hu Lian and her classmates at Minghua University are ordered to flee. Lian and a convoy of students, faculty and staff must walk 1,000 miles to the safety of China's western provinces, a journey marred by the constant threat of aerial attack. And it is not just the refugees who are at risk; Lian and her classmates have been entrusted with a priceless treasure: a 500-year-old collection of myths and folklore known as the Library of Legends. The students' common duty to safeguard the Library of Legends creates unexpected bonds. Lian becomes friends and forms a cautious romance with the handsome and wealthy Liu Shaoming. But after one classmate is arrested and another one is murdered, Lian realizes she must escape before a family secret puts her in danger too. Accompanied by Shao and his enigmatic maidservant, Sparrow, Lian makes her way to Shanghai in the hopes of reuniting with her mother. During the journey, Lian learns of the connection between her two companions and a tale from the Library of Legends, The Willow Star and the Prince. This revelation comes with profound consequences, for as the ancient books travel across China, they awaken immortals and guardian spirits who embark on an exodus of their own, one that will change the country's fate forever.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Library of Legends. To get started finding The Library of Legends, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Book details & editions
Pages
461 pages
Published
2020
ISBN
0063244748
Publisher
N/A
Genres
True Crime, Biography, Non-fiction
Available formats
PDF · EPUB · Kindle · Audio
About the author
Janie Chang
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Downloaded this late at night thinking I’d just skim a few pages, but I ended up reading way more than I planned. It’s one of those books that quietly pulls you in without you realizing it.
I tried reading a few pages just to see if it’s worth it, and ended up continuing for hours. It’s definitely one of those “just one more chapter” books.
I appreciate how smooth the reading experience is. Combined with the story, it makes it easy to stay engaged.
Started reading casually during my break and ended up spending more time than I planned.
Not the kind of book I usually go for, but I’m glad I tried it. It’s actually pretty enjoyable.
The flow of the story is what keeps me going. It doesn’t feel forced or confusing.
I found it quite relaxing to read. Nothing too heavy, just a good steady story.
Downloaded it in the morning and came back to continue later. Still interesting.
I like how natural everything feels. It’s not trying too hard, which makes it better.
Definitely something you can pick up and enjoy without needing too much focus.
I’ve seen similar books, but this one feels a bit more engaging.
It’s one of those reads that just works—simple, clear, and interesting enough.
Gave it a try without expectations and ended up liking it more than I thought.
The beginning caught my attention, and it didn’t really lose it afterward.
If you’re just browsing and unsure what to read, this is honestly a safe choice to start with.
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