Description
“Chinese Lake Murders” is a mystery novel written by Robert van Gulik. This book is part of the Judge Dee series, featuring the fictional character Judge Dee (Di Renjie), a magistrate and detective in ancient China during the Tang Dynasty.
Robert van Gulik was a Dutch diplomat, sinologist, and author who wrote a series of detective novels based on the fictionalized historical figure of Judge Dee. The novels are set in ancient China and draw inspiration from Chinese detective stories and official court records from the Tang Dynasty.
In “Chinese Lake Murders,” Judge Dee investigates a complex case involving multiple murders that take place around a picturesque lake. The novel combines elements of traditional Chinese crime fiction with van Gulik’s own creative contributions.
The Judge Dee series is known for its vivid portrayal of ancient Chinese society, detailed descriptions of historical settings, and clever detective work. If you enjoy historical mysteries with a cultural flair, you may find “Chinese Lake Murders” and other books in the Judge Dee series to be engaging reads.
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