The Emperor's Pearl: A Judge Dee Mystery (Judge Dee Mystery Series)
Judge Dee and his entourage, seeking refuge from a mountain storm, become trapped in a Taoist monastery, where the Abbott Jade mysteriously dies after delivering an ecstatic sermon. The monks call it a supernatural experience, but the judge calls it murder. Recalling the allegedly accidental deaths of three young women in the same monastery, Judge Dee seeks clues in the eyes of a cat to solve cases of impersonation and murder. A painting by one of the victims reveals the truth about the killings, propelling the judge on a quest for justice and revenge.
"Entertaining, instructive, and impressive."—Times Literary Supplement
Country | USA |
Brand | University of Chicago Press |
Manufacturer | University of Chicago Press |
Binding | Paperback |
ReleaseDate | 1997-06-01 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780226848792 |