DEEP AS THE SKY, RED AS THE SEA

Emily Woo Zeller narrates the story of the infamous Chinese pirate queen Shek Yeung. When Shek Yeung sees her husband slaughtered during a raid, she immediately makes plans to keep her fractious pirate fleet together amid challenges from European and Chinese powers. Through a strategic marriage and vicious bloodshed, Shek Yeung must fight to protect her growing fleet and family, no matter the cost. Zeller has the difficult task of guiding listeners through a detailed plot while giving life to a multitude of unique characters. She accomplishes this with an energetic delivery and strong character work that make Shek Yeung's story worthy of listeners' attention. V.B. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2023]