Within the marble walls and moonlit courtyards of Ancient China's Forbidden City, power is woven as delicately—and as dangerously—as silk itself. Land of Dreams invites you into a world where palace intrigue, hidden conspiracies, and the quiet strength of an ordinary woman change the course of an empire.

At the heart of the story stands Mò Lán, a gifted weaver whose artistry captures not only beauty but also truth. From the loom of her childhood home to the candlelit chambers of the imperial palace, every thread she spins carries a secret, a vow, or a prophecy waiting to be revealed. When famine spreads beyond the walls and forged decrees threaten the balance of the realm, Mò Lán is summoned by the Empress herself to uncover the mysteries hidden within silken tapestries.

What begins as a task of craft soon becomes a journey of courage. Poisoned cups, false seals, and shadowed corridors test her resolve, yet Mò Lán discovers that mercy and compassion—stitched carefully alongside truth—are stronger than the sharpest blade. Together with the Empress, she confronts the invisible threads of betrayal and restores the bonds that hold the empire together.

This is not only a tale of conspiracy and survival but also a meditation on community, governance, and resilience. Land of Dreams celebrates the strength of women who stand at history's crossroads, the voices often hidden in scrolls yet vital to every empire's destiny. With lyrical prose and rich historical atmosphere, the novel transports readers into pavilions scented with jasmine, gardens bathed in lantern light, and chambers where whispers echo louder than decrees.

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Step into the Forbidden City where every tapestry tells a hidden story, every lantern lights more than a path, and every voice has the power to reweave destiny. Land of Dreams is a journey through shadows and silk, revealing that even the most fragile thread—when guided by truth—can hold the weight of an empire.