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Murder and betrayal in ancient China. On his return to his home city of Qufu in the province of Lu during the Zhou dynasty, Yuen Meng Ji is delighted to be reunited with Master Confucius, his old friend and mentor after a five-year absence. But his delight at being home is short-lived as he is... read more
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Summary edit
Confucius and Meng Ji, his assistant are trying to solve the brutal murder of a visiting dignitary. The solution to the crime is hidden by conspirarcies, ambitious politicians and extremism.
Setting & Locations edit
Ancient Chian during the Zhou Dynasty
- Zhou dynasty: Ancient China 518BC
- Province of Lu
- Qufu: Capital city of Lu Province and home of Confucius
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Confucism: A philosophy of harmony trying to exist in a society of extremism, conspiracy and blind ambition.
- Ancient China: Zhou Dynaty
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: CreateSpace
Country: US
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 1461190606
Page Count: 300
Publisher: CreateSpace
Country: US
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 1461190606
Page Count: 300
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: 2011908289
- Dewey: 813
Subjects edit
- Books › Mystery & Thrillers › Mystery › Historical
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Historical
- Books › History › Ancient › China
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