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Red Mandarin Dress: Inspector Chen 5
Qiu Xiaolong
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Description for Red Mandarin Dress: Inspector Chen 5
Paperback. Never before published fifth novel in the stunning literary crime series that has received international critical acclaim. Series: Inspector Chen Cao. Num Pages: 320 pages, n/a. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 230.
Now a BBC Radio 4 Drama Series.
Political corruption, capitalist greed and past injustices are all revealed when Inspector Chen investigates a serial killer in Shanghai.
An early morning jogger found her. Clad in nothing but a red mandarin dress, she had been dumped, barely concealed, on a traffic island. The death of a dancing girl was unpleasant but this was particularly unusual in that she had been left openly in the centre of town. She had probably angered one of the Mr Big Bucks that were taking over and transforming Shanghai.
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Product Details
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Inspector Chen Cao
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340935187
SKU
V9780340935187
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Qiu Xiaolong
Qiu Xiaolong (pronounced 'Joe Shau-long') was born in Shanghai. The Cultural Revolution began in his last year of elementary school, and out of school, out of job, he studied English by himself in a local park. In 1977, he began his studies at East China Normal University in Shanghai, and then the Chinese Academy of Social Science in ... Read more
Reviews for Red Mandarin Dress: Inspector Chen 5
Intriguing ... pertinent ... intelligent
New York Times
A thrilling crime story and also an absorbing look at modern China.
The Herald
Xiaolong's astute rendering of the many contradictions of contemporary Chinese life centres on the brilliant Inspector Chen . . . A series that might well get you hooked.
Sunday Telegraph
Atmospheric and ... Read more
New York Times
A thrilling crime story and also an absorbing look at modern China.
The Herald
Xiaolong's astute rendering of the many contradictions of contemporary Chinese life centres on the brilliant Inspector Chen . . . A series that might well get you hooked.
Sunday Telegraph
Atmospheric and ... Read more