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The Chinese Nail Murders


Author:

Robert van Gulik


Publish Date:

1961


Publisher:

Michael Joseph


Cover Type:

Hardcover


Condition:

Very Good
Plastic covered, excellently well kept. Discolouration on front end page caused by plastic cover’s tape adhesive.

R2500

1 in stock

Details

Step into the shadowy corridors of Tang Dynasty justice with The Chinese Nail Murders, one of the most chilling and intellectually gripping novels in Robert van Gulik’s acclaimed Judge Dee series.

Newly appointed to the remote district of Pei-chow, Judge Dee faces a harrowing case involving an ancient and nearly undetectable method of murder: a nail driven into the skull, leaving no external wound. As he delves into a tangled web of deceit, hidden identities, and powerful local interests, Judge Dee must rely on sharp forensics, keen intuition, and unshakable moral conviction to unravel the truth.

Based on actual historical Chinese legal cases, The Chinese Nail Murders combines authentic period detail with classic mystery storytelling. Perfect for fans of historical crime fiction, it offers a rare glimpse into the sophisticated legal traditions of Imperial China and the enduring struggle for justice.