In the glittering world of French nobility, Anna, the daughter of a Duke, is poised to make her mark as a debutante in the opulent court of Versailles. At just sixteen, she forms a close friendship with Marie Antoinette, the Dauphine of France, just two years before her coronation. Through fate, Anna meets the mysterious and captivating Earl of La Roch, an eighteen-year-old military general who has quickly risen through the ranks of the royal army.
Their encounters at lavish balls and fairs ignite a passionate connection, with letters exchanged, each one deepening their bond. Yet, beneath the surface of their blossoming love, the Earl carries a heavy burden-a secret that causes him to push Anna away time and time again. His fear of being unworthy of her love and his inner turmoil threaten to destroy everything they share.
As their relationship grows, Anna's love for the Earl is tested, and she must decide whether to wait for him to overcome his fears or move on to a more secure future. In Beneath Versailles Moon, a tale of forbidden love, passion, and self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of royal intrigue. Will Anna's unwavering devotion be enough to bridge the distance between them, or will the Earl's unresolved conflicts keep them apart forever?
All 18-year-old Jiayi wants is to keep her head down and serve her mistress, but the ever-changing tides of The Forbidden City continue to drag her under.
Faced with a lifetime chained to a lecherous eunuch, Jiayi cons her way out of slavedom and into the service of The Emperor's newest concubine. However, dark secrets hide beneath the powdered faces and delicate silks. Jaiyi is thrust into a world where battles are fought with sharp lipstick, smiles, and whispers when her mistress draws the ire of the vengeful Imperial Noble Concubine. Even worse, Jiayi finds that getting her hands dirty becomes less horrifying as time goes on.
Will Jiayi be able to claw her way out of the sea of schemes and traps, or will she become one of the many ghosts of The Forbidden City, silent and forgotten?