THE EMPEROR'S PEARL

by Robert Yan Gulik ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 28, 1964

Ever since the Chinese Bell Murders (to which this is chronologically nked) Judge Dee, a magistrate of old China, has been a favorite sleuth. Here, the very scrutable Judge, using common sense and a most uncommon skill at detection, uncovers the motivation behind some murders which had sacrificial overtones and through them finds a treasure trove missing from the Emperor's harem for over 100 years. An elegant predecessor to Charlie Chan moving with assurance through an older, even more mysterious Orient.

Pub Date: Aug. 28, 1964

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Scribners

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1964

Categories: FICTION