Authentic 18th-century Chinese detective novels. Dee and associates solve 3 interlocked cases: The Case of the Double Murder at Dawn, The Case of the Strange Corpse, and The Case of the Poisoned Bride. 9 illustrations.
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers There's a dead body in his bathtub, wearing nothing but a pair of pince-nez spectacles. Enter Lord Peter Wimsey, the original gentleman sleuth, who debuted in this 1923 novel.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours by Ernest Bramah Like Scheherazade, Kai Lung relies upon his prowess as a storyteller to save his neck. These 12 traditional tales from a mandarin's court in ancient China abound in ageless wisdom.
The Man Who Knew Too Much by G. K. Chesterton These 8 tales by the creator of detective-priest Father Brown trace the activities of Horne Fisher, who investigates crime amid upper-crust society in pre–World War I Britain. "Dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric." — The Armchair Detective.
Some Chinese Ghosts by Lafcadio Hearn Rooted in ancient Chinese legends, these richly atmospheric supernatural tales are recounted by an expert in Oriental lore. Their originality, power, and literary charm will captivate readers of all ages.
