Eight Skilled Gentlemen - Paperback

Name: Eight Skilled Gentlemen - Paperback
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SKU: 9780385417105
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by Barry Hughart

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by Barry Hughart (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Barry Hughart is a widely acclaimed writer whose first novel, Bridge of Birds, won the World Fantasy Award for best novel. The other novels in The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox series include The Story of the Stone and Eight Skilled Gentlemen.

Number of Pages: 264

Dimensions: 0.68 x 8.52 x 5.5 IN

Publication Date: January 01, 2001

ISBN	9780385417105
Author	Barry Hughart
Publisher	Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Genre	Literature
Format	Paperback
Published	January 2001
Language	ENG- English
Pages	264
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print