Judge Dee and the Crimson Silk Fan

A detective story set in ancient China during the Tang Dynasty

De: Adrian A. H. Vogler

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

🔍 What's it about?

In this new novel, Judge Dee must assert himself in the rain-soaked and corruption-ridden trading city of Lan-fang. No sooner has he arrived than he finds himself facing not only hostile guild masters, but also three interwoven mysteries that demand all his ingenuity.

A fisherman pulls a headless corpse dressed in a precious silk robe from the Imperial Canal—is it the missing guild master Wang? At the same time, a well-known usurer dies under mysterious circumstances in the arms of his young concubine, and a legendary puzzle box poses a riddle. As if that weren't enough, a supposed demon is terrorizing the local temple by stealing and inexplicably leaving gold behind.

As Dee and his faithful companions Ma Joong, Chiao Tai, and Tao Gan try to shed light on the mystery, they come across a clue that connects all the cases: a red silk fan that leads the way into a swamp of greed, forbidden love, and deadly intrigue. A classic detective novel in the Gong'an style, it transports readers to Tang Dynasty China with its atmosphere, suspense, and historical detail.

🎭 About the character Judge Dee:

Judge Dee (Dee Renjie) was a historical figure of the Tang Dynasty and became world-famous as the “Chinese Sherlock Holmes” through the novels of Robert van Gulik. He captivates with his analytical clarity, moral integrity and – when necessary – the sharpness of his sword “Rain Dragon.” He is supported by his loyal lieutenants, who help him bring justice even to the darkest alleys of the underworld.