Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea

Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea is a dazzling historical novel about Shek Yeung, a legendary Chinese pirate queen who must fight to keep her power amid betrayal, war, and political threats.

When her husband, a feared pirate, is killed by a Portuguese sailor, Shek Yeung quickly marries his second-in-command to secure her position and promise him an heir. As she takes command of her fleet, she faces mounting dangers: the Chinese Emperor’s campaign to eradicate piracy, European powers seeking dominance in the South China Sea, and the internal turmoil her own ruthless actions create.

Balancing motherhood with leadership, Shek Yeung must decide how far she will go—and what she is willing to sacrifice—to protect her empire. Gritty, lyrical, and full of power, the novel paints a vivid portrait of a woman who rules the seas with both ferocity and heart.