About “The Emperor's Pearl”
The Emperor's Pearl is a gong'an detective novel written by Robert van Gulik. It is set in Imperial China and features Judge Dee, a magistrate and statesman from the Tang dynasty. The story is based on the real historical figure of Judge Dee, who lived between approximately 630 and 700. The novel follows Judge Dee as he investigates a mystery involving a valuable pearl. The book blends elements of crime and historical fiction, drawing from the traditions of Chinese detective stories. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1963
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