Murder In Canton: A Chinese Detective Story
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Faded boards. Worn DJ with glue stains. Foxing on prelims and book block. Binding slightly shaky. B/W illustrations intact. Clean text.
This historical mystery, Murder In Canton: A Chinese Detective Story, transports readers to the vibrant and intricate world of ancient China, where Judge Dee, a brilliant magistrate, confronts a complex web of crime and deception. The narrative masterfully reconstructs the social customs and legal practices of the Tang Dynasty, presenting a compelling whodunit steeped in cultural authenticity. As Judge Dee meticulously uncovers clues and interrogates suspects, the story maintains a suspenseful tone, drawing readers deeper into the investigation. Van Gulik
Author: Robert Van Gulik
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, HEINEMANN: LONDON
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Faded boards. Worn DJ with glue stains. Foxing on prelims and book block. Binding slightly shaky. B/W illustrations intact. Clean text.
This historical mystery, Murder In Canton: A Chinese Detective Story, transports readers to the vibrant and intricate world of ancient China, where Judge Dee, a brilliant magistrate, confronts a complex web of crime and deception. The narrative masterfully reconstructs the social customs and legal practices of the Tang Dynasty, presenting a compelling whodunit steeped in cultural authenticity. As Judge Dee meticulously uncovers clues and interrogates suspects, the story maintains a suspenseful tone, drawing readers deeper into the investigation. Van Gulik