About “The Red Pavilion”
The Red Pavilion 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 the character as he investigates a crime, using his intelligence and legal expertise. Van Gulik's work blends historical elements with fictional storytelling, offering readers a glimpse into the judicial system of ancient China. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1961
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