Set in 1940 under the shadow of Japanese occupation, the novel brings to life Shanghai’s history as a haven for Jewish refugees as well as its dynamic jazz scene, all through a heart-rending love story. She has since turned her attention to the World War II era in her forthcoming book The Last Rose in Shanghai, which will be published on Dec 1. The Last Rose of Shanghai. Ī passion for Chinese history shines in the fictional works of Weina Dai Randel, who earned praise for her award-winning historical duology - The Moon in the Palace and Empress in the Moon - spotlighting the epic rise of China’s only female emperor, Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
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