Two Years in the Forbidden City

Take a journey into the world of China’s most feared Empress. This true story was the first eyewitness account of the Imperial Court written by a Chinese aristocrat for Western readers. It provides an up-close personal view of the notorious Dowager Empress Tzu-hsi in the final years of her reign. Enhanced with rich imagery and additional historical notes, “Two Years in the Forbidden City” is a vivid trip into the grandeur and intrigue of China’s last dynasty. Featuring a new introduction, author biography and afterword by author/editor Noël Fletcher which provides context for this book in modern Chinese history. * Includes interesting historical details and photos about China's infamous Dowager Empress Tzu-hsi (Cixi), the Boxer Rebellion, the Imperial Court, and other people featured in the narrative. * Illustrated with 100+ historical photographs, illustrations, and paintings from the late 1800s to early 1900s.

Noël-Marie Fletcher is a journalist/photographer and author based in Washington, D.C. She is a member of the Geneva Press Club (Switzerland), Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the British Empire, Descendants of the Founders of New Jersey, and the author of seven books including, "My Time in Another World: Experiences as a Foreign Correspondent in China" (2018).