Bridge of Birds

#1 Master Li

Barry Hughart

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Del Rey
01 June 1990

Science fiction; Fantasy; Cultural & Period Fantasy; Oriental

Series: Master Li

“Li Kao may have a slight flaw in his character but the book has none. I recommend it unconditionally and I predict Barry Hughart has quite a future as a fantasy writer.”—Anne McCaffrey

When the children of his village were struck with a mysterious illness, Number Ten Ox sought a wiseman to save them. He found master Li Kao, a scholar with a slight flaw in his character. Together they set out to find the Great Root of Power, the only possible cure.

The quest led them to a host of truly memorable characters, multiple wonders, incredible adventures—and strange coincidences which were really not coincidences at all. And it involved them in an ancient crime that still perturbed the serenity of Heaven. Simply and charmingly told, this is a wry tale, a sly tale, and a story of wisdom delightfully askew. Once read, its marvels and beauty will not easily fade from the mind.

The author claims that this is a novel of an ancient China that never was. But, oh . . . it should have been!

By: Barry Hughart
Imprint: Del Rey
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 108mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 170g
ISBN: 9780345321381
ISBN 10: 0345321383
Series: Master Li
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 01 June 1990
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Bridge of Birds (#1 Master Li)

Li Kao may have a slight flaw in his character but the book has none. I recommend it unconditionally and I predict Barry Hughart has quite a future as a fantasy writer. --Anne McCaffrey