Cixi Stories

This is my attempt at an English translation of the Chinese book "Memoirs Of A Palace Maid". "Memoirs Of A Palace Maid" 《宫女谈往录》is a book published b...

The Boxer Rebellion. A time of nationalism and hatred for the west. China, with his Dowager Empress, Tzu Hsi, experiences this time of strife in all of its glory. Histo...

Short story about the Dowager Empress Cixi, from the perspective of a young servant girl, Huo. Timeline of Cixi's life in a short story. Hope you enjoy. xx I had to do i...