In 1960s China, teenage Mei escapes poverty to become Mao Zedong’s protégée and lover in Vanessa Hua’s “Forbidden City.” Amidst the Cultural Revolution’s opulent backdrop, Mei navigates political intrigue, rivals, and the Chairman’s wife. Her journey from ambitious dancer to political agent unveils a tale of power, manipulation, and disillusionment. ISBN: 9780399178818