The Vermilion Bird

Description

The Vermilion Bird is a novel written by Rena Sheffield. The story is set in ancient China and follows the journey of a young girl named Li Mei, who is born into a poor family but possesses a special gift for music. Li Mei is determined to use her talent to rise above her circumstances and achieve her dreams of becoming a great musician.As she grows older, Li Mei faces numerous obstacles, including the disapproval of her family and the strict social hierarchy of ancient China. However, with the help of her mentor, a famous musician named Master Wu, Li Mei perseveres and becomes one of the most renowned musicians in the land.Along the way, Li Mei also falls in love with a fellow musician named Wei, but their relationship is threatened by political turmoil and the jealousies of others. As Li Mei navigates these challenges, she must also confront the dark secrets of her past and the true nature of her gift.The Vermilion Bird is a beautifully written and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in ancient China. It explores themes of love, ambition, and the power of music to transcend social barriers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. —- ISBN: 9780548071908