The third book in the Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox series
When a resepcted mandarin is murdered in the heart of the Forbidden City, Master Li and his sidekick, Number Ten Ox, are called in to investigate. Thus begins a Sherlockian adventure that takes Master Li and Number Ten Ox--accompanied by a scarred puppeteer and his shamanka daughter--on a wild chase across China. With murder, mayhem, and magic aplenty, and Chinese folklore and literary references thrown into the mix, Eight Skilled Gentlemen is a hilarious romp through Ancient China.
By:
Barry Hughart Imprint: Bantam Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 343g ISBN:9780385417105 ISBN 10: 0385417101 Series:The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox Publication Date:01 January 1991 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active