Gulik, Robert Van

Murder in Canton: A Judge Dee Mystery

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ISBN 13:
9780226848747
author:
Gulik, Robert Van
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1993
Pages:
216
Dimensions:
132mm X 204mm
Genre:
Crime & mystery
Condition:
New
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£16.99

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Robert van Gulik's Murder in Canton is a historical mystery novel set during the T'ang dynasty. Written by a Dutch diplomat and scholar, this 1993 edition brings back into print one of the Judge Dee Mysteries, a series that has entertained readers for decades with its lively and historically accurate stories. In this particular case, Judge Dee is sent to investigate the disappearance of a court censor in the year 680. With the help of his trusted lieutenants and a clever blind girl who collects crickets, he solves a complex puzzle of political intrigue and murder through three separate subplots. The result is an engaging and entertaining mystery that showcases van Gulik's expertise on Chinese art, erotica, literature, religion, and politics. This edition features charming illustrations to accompany the story, making it a unique and captivating read for fans of historical mysteries.

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