The Chinese Bell Murders: A Judge Dee Detective Story – A Classic Mystery: The Sherlock Holmes of Ancient China Solves Three Cases

Meet Judge Dee, the detective lauded as the "Sherlock Holmes of ancient China" Fans of Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series will thrill to this reissue of the first volume in Robert van Gulik's classic Chinese Murders series. The Chinese Bell Murders introduces the great Judge Dee, a magistrate of the city of Poo-yang in ancient China. In the spirit of ancient Chinese detective novels, Judge Dee is challenged by three cases. First, he must solve the mysterious murder of Pure Jade, a young girl living on Half Moon Street. All the evidence points to the guilt of her lover, but Judge Dee has his doubts. Dee also solves the mystery of a deserted temple and that of a group of monks' terrific success with a cure for barren women.
ASIN: 0060728884
VSKU: BVV.0060728884.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Van Gulik, Robert
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use