Gulik, Robert Hans van
The Chinese Bell Murders: A Judge Dee Detective Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060728885
- author:
- Gulik, Robert Hans van
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 262
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.7 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Mystery & Detective, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Chinese Bell Murders A Judge Dee Detective Story by Robert Van Gulik In the ancient city of Poo-yang, a magistrate with a keen mind and sharp instincts must unravel the threads of three mysterious cases. Judge Dee is tasked with solving the murder of a young girl, where the evidence points to her lover's guilt, but Dee's doubts remain. He also investigates the disappearance of a temple and the remarkable success of a group of monks in treating barren women. As Dee delves into the mysteries, he must navigate the complexities of ancient Chinese society, where tradition and superstition often obscure the truth. With his unique blend of Western and Eastern perspectives, Judge Dee sets out to uncover the truth, one puzzle at a time. This reissue of the first volume in Robert van Gulik's Chinese Murders series offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Chinese detective fiction, where the lines between justice and morality are often blurred.
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