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First Emperor of China

by Jonathan Clements

Exposes the intrigues and scandals of Ying Zheng's family - his mother's plot to overthrow him, a revolt led by his stepfather, and the suspicious death of his half-brother. This book explores the immigration crisis that threatened to destroy his kingdom, and provides a glimpse of daily life in a land under absolute rule.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?