{"product_id":"the-decrees-of-change-camilla-hillberg-9789893674703","title":"The Decrees of Change: A Woman's Journey","description":"In the eighth century, during the illustrious Tang Dynasty of China, Niu, the fourth child of a superstitious peasant, finds joy in simple pleasures while nurturing secret dreams of mastering calligraphy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt just seven years old, her father's desperate wish to elevate their social standing leads him to break her feet three times, conforming to a foot-binding legend-an unheard-of practice in their era. Unbeknownst to him, this ignites a story of defiance against societal norms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSold at nineteen to a wealthy man obsessed with the fable of bound feet, Niu is thrust into a web of manipulation, destined to serve as both a concubine and a wife to his mentally disabled son. Yet her mind remains unshackled. Inspired by Emperor Xuanzong's progressive decrees, she begins to plot a way to turn her predator into prey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis epic tale unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of Tang Dynasty China, where Niu's refusal to accept her prescribed role sends ripples through society. Her journey stands as a testament to the power of individual resistance, illuminating how such acts can ignite broader social change in the face of adversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Camilla Hillberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9893674700\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789893674703\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Camilla Hillberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.02d","brand":"Camilla Hillberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665509781759,"sku":"9789893674703","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-decrees-of-change-camilla-hillberg-9789893674703","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}