{"product_id":"the-glittering-man-rise-of-the-khitan-paperback","title":"The Glittering Man: Rise of the Khitan - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAllen E. Goldenthal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the brutal twilight of the Northern Wei dynasty, empires fracture and legends rise. \u003ci\u003eThe Glittering Man\u003c\/i\u003e follows the unlikely rise of Mar Yanqa, who as a fifteen-year-old becomes a Khitan chieftain descended from a Persian King and a Chinese imperial princess. As rival clans, secretive priests, and decaying dynasties vie for control of China's vast frontiers, Mar Yanqa must forge unity through honor, cunning, and the weight of a legacy not entirely his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy his side stands Alan-Ko, a widowed Borjigin queen with the fire of the old Khitan spirit, whose love and wisdom shape the course of destiny. Together they must navigate prophecy, betrayal, and the relentless ambitions of generals and emperors. At the center of it all is Mar Yanqa's assumption of the legend of the \u003ci\u003eGlittering Man, \u003c\/i\u003ea warrior sent by the Sky God, whose jeweled armor blinds his enemies and whose desire for a better world will unravel empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the mighty Wei empire begins to crumble from within, the battle for the soul of the steppes and the future of the Middle Kingdom has begun. Step into a world of thunderous hooves and whispered conspiracies, of sacred valleys and burning cities. \u003ci\u003eThe Glittering Man\u003c\/i\u003e is a heart-pounding historical epic where legend and love collide against the backdrop of 6th-century Asia. From imperial massacres to mystical rites, from a wedding forged in blood to a rebellion born in exile, this sweeping saga blends the emotional depth of \u003ci\u003eWolf Hall\u003c\/i\u003e with the savage beauty of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you crave court intrigue, epic battles, forbidden romance, or the rise of an unforgettable hero, \u003ci\u003eThe Glittering Man\u003c\/i\u003e will grip you from the first page and leave you breathless until the last. Based on a true story and actual events, \u003ci\u003eThe Glittering Man \u003c\/i\u003ereveals a time in the history of China when one man was able to change the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers of Guy Gavriel Kay, Conn Iggulden, and Madeline Miller.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the legend. Follow the prophecy. Witness the rise of \u003ci\u003eThe Glittering Man\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247521292595,"sku":"9780648808381","price":27.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/EQFxuzmB79780648808381.webp?v=1776304967","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-glittering-man-rise-of-the-khitan-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}