The steampunk danmei Boys' Love novels from China that inspired multimedia
adaptationsâ??written by Priest the author behind live-action hits Guardian and Word of Honor!
The discovery of violet gold a vital fuel for steam-powered machines propelled Great Liang
into an age of prosperity. But for Chang Geng a young man raised on the impoverished northern
frontier the concerns of the empire are as distant as the stars above. When raiders from the
north attack Chang Geng's small village he discovers that the life he knows is a lie. His
mother his teacher...even his beloved godfather the man he trusted most in the world are not
who they seem. As enemies of the empire circle ever closer Chang Geng must travel to the heart
of the capital-with his godfather at his side-to meet his destiny. This steampunk series set
in a world like historical China built around the desire between two men (danmei) was penned
by blockbuster author Priest whose works have been translated into many languages and inspired
global multimedia franchises including the live-action dramas Guardian and Word of Honor. The
Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive all-new covers and new interior
illustrations.
