Lady of the Realm

A Vietnamese woman's journey through war, loss, and spiritual awakening. Touched by the Lady of the Realm, Lien dreams of bones and bodies under the sea. The prescient warnings from the Lady weigh heavily on Lien, who is burdened by her inability to save everyone. But she knows that the Lady speaks most to those who listen. Set against the background of the Vietnam War and in its aftermath under the Communist regime, Lady of the Realm follows Lien's path across decades punctuated by endless war and suffering. She seeks solace in Buddhism, grappling with political upheaval and cultural change, ultimately finding compassion and inner peace. For readers interested in historical fiction, spiritual journeys, and Vietnamese culture.