Women's World (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Park Jong-ha
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Cold, reserved, the female dictator Empress Wen, who held absolute power in the court for 20 long years, faces heavy obstacles from two factions—led by Imperial Consort Jing (a group of loyalists who overturned a rebellion) and led by Yi Ren (the prince's faction)—in her struggle for power. With the help of the enchantress Juolan Jeong, who constantly stirs her ambition, she stages a series of unexpected yet tragic stories of political intrigue. In the story, a Confucian scholar who cares for the nation, a corrupt official driven by selfish desires, a famous courtesan with a dazzling reputation, and palace consorts close to the emperor, all perform to the utmost extent for their own interests or ideals.