Bibliograph

The shadow of the empire, Xiaolong Qiu

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The shadow of the empire, Xiaolong Qiu

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The shadow of the empire

Oclc number

1268128920

Responsibility statement

Xiaolong Qiu

Series statement

A Judge Dee investigation

Summary

"Judge Dee Renjie, Empress Wu's newly appointed Imperial Circuit Supervisor for the Tang Empire, is visiting provinces surrounding the grand capital of Chang'an. One night a knife is thrown through his window with a cryptic note attached: 'A high-flying dragon will have something to regret!' Minutes after the ominous warning appears, Judge Dee is approached by an emissary of Internal Minister Wu, Empress Wu's nephew. Minister Wu wants Judge Dee to investigate a high-profile murder supposedly committed by the well-known poetess and courtesan, Xuanji, who locals believe is possessed by the spirit of a black fox. Why is Minister Wu interested in Xuanji? Despite Xuanji confessing to the murder, is there more to the case than first appears? With the mysterious warning and a fierce power struggle playing out at the imperial court, Judge Dee knows he must tread carefully..."--Publisher

Target audience

adult

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