Xiaolong, Qiu
The Mao Case
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340978597
- author:
- Xiaolong, Qiu
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mulholland Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Crime & mystery
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Mao Case by Xiaolong Qiu is set in 1930s Shanghai, where the city's wealthy elite once resided. Now, their grand mansions have been acquired by influential businessmen and high-ranking Communist Party members. One exception remains, owned by an elderly painter who hosts lavish parties, complete with swing jazz music, allowing his former neighbours to momentarily forget the hardships of the past. However, questions arise about the owner's means and the true nature of these gatherings. A murder in the garden sets off a chain of events as Inspector Chen is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the elegant façade. His investigation leads him to a complex web of secrets, including a mysterious businessman, triads, and even Chairman Mao himself. As Chen delves deeper into the mystery, he must navigate a treacherous landscape where the Party will stop at nothing to conceal a terrible secret.
Related Products
Related Products
Mao: The Unknown Story
Chang, Jung
Mao's Last Dancer
Cunxin, Li
The Private Life of Chairman Mao
Li, Zhisui
Mao II (Picador Collection)
DeLillo, Don
China After Mao: The Rise of a Superpower
Dikötter, Frank