Hieroglyphs of death – Shen Tao – Eksmo – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-04-243348-1
Hieroglyphs of death
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In a world rife with cruelty, even a hieroglyph is a deadly weapon.
Country girl Yin Wei becomes a concubine to save her beloved younger brother from starvation. But there's no room for weakness in the imperial palace: violence is absolute, and life is worth less than silk. Against the envy of the other concubines, the empress's intrigues, and the cruelty of Prince Teren, Yin Wei has no weapon but her wits and the forbidden magic of words.
The confident strokes of a brush can take a life, a string of hieroglyphs can prevent a tyrant from gaining power. To change the future, Yin Wei must study the heart of a ruthless prince. Know him as well as she knows herself. And then decide whether this man deserves death.
A gripping epic fantasy with high stakes and complex characters for fans of Rebecca Kuang and Carissa Broadbent. A unique authorial world created based on the historical facts and mythology of Ancient China. An unusual system of magic based on hieroglyphic writing and poetry.
The author is a finalist for the Mike Resnick Memorial Award and a two-time finalist for the Unpublished Novel Contest.
Country girl Yin Wei becomes a concubine to save her beloved younger brother from starvation. But there's no room for weakness in the imperial palace: violence is absolute, and life is worth less than silk. Against the envy of the other concubines, the empress's intrigues, and the cruelty of Prince Teren, Yin Wei has no weapon but her wits and the forbidden magic of words.
The confident strokes of a brush can take a life, a string of hieroglyphs can prevent a tyrant from gaining power. To change the future, Yin Wei must study the heart of a ruthless prince. Know him as well as she knows herself. And then decide whether this man deserves death.
A gripping epic fantasy with high stakes and complex characters for fans of Rebecca Kuang and Carissa Broadbent. A unique authorial world created based on the historical facts and mythology of Ancient China. An unusual system of magic based on hieroglyphic writing and poetry.
The author is a finalist for the Mike Resnick Memorial Award and a two-time finalist for the Unpublished Novel Contest.
















