The Last Red Empire - Min Tan

MIN TAN grew up in China experiencing life under Communism. She emigrated to India in 1982. She pursued her passion for English Literature there, earning undergraduate and graduate degrees. In 1990, she returned to China, contributing as a journalist, translator, and editor at China Today, a leading magazine in China published in seven languages and distributed worldwide. In 1995, she moved to the United States and became a citizen. Her unique familiarity with three distinct social systems has provided her with invaluable insights into life under both democratic and authoritarian rule and an awareness of the dehumanizing nature of Communism. These experiences deeply influenced her writing, particularly The Last Red Empire.

GENRE: Historical Fiction

Blurb:

THE LAST RED EMPIRE is a riveting narrative that delves into the lives of two aristocratic families in Hunan Province, forever altered by the seismic shift of the 1949 Communist Revolution. The novel weaves a rich tapestry of their experiences, vividly depicting their endurance, aspirations, and unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. The characters, spanning generations, are thrust into a maelstrom of trials imposed by the Communist regime, yet they remain dignified and spiritually strong.