463pp. Boards. The author's first novel. A mystery featuring Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police. 2001 Anthony Award Winner for Best First Mystery Novel. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. ; Octavo.

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Title

Death of a Red Heroine

Publisher

Soho Press, New York

Publication Date

2000

Language

English

ISBN 10

1569471932

ISBN 13

9781569471937

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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Mysteries and Thrillers

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Synopsis

Inspector Chen must battle the political climate of Shanghai and seek the help of a former lover in order to solve the murder of a National Model Worker who was a celebrity of utmost probity.

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Qiu Xiaolong teaches Chinese Literature at Washington University.

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