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The Eye Of Jade
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Author : Diane Wei Liang
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2011-04-01
The Eye Of Jade written by Diane Wei Liang and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-01 with Fiction categories.
Mei is a modern, independent Chinese woman. She runs her own business in Beijing, working as a private investigator; she owns a car; she even has that most modern of commodities, a male secretary. One day, ‘Uncle’ Chen - no relation but a close friend of her mother’s - comes to Mei with a case to investigate. He asks her to find the Eye of Jade, a Han dynasty artefact of great value. The Eye of Jade was taken from its museum during the years of the Cultural Revolution when Red Guards swarmed the streets, destroying many remnants of the past. Mei’s investigations reveal a story that has far more to do with the past, and her own family history, than she could ever have expected. This story forces her to delve into that dark part of China’s history, Mao’s labour camps and the countless deaths for which no-one was ever held responsible. It exposes the agonising choices made during the Revolution, to kill or be killed, to love or to live. Eye of Jade is a fascinating glimpse of city life in modern China. Liang captures vividly Beijing’s bustle and noise, from seedy gambling dens and cheap noodle bars to the splendour of the Forbidden City. Through a rich cast of characters including immigrant workers and government officials, she examines the sometimes uneasy relationship between China’s brutal communist past and its increasingly capitalist present.
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Author : Diane Wei Liang
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2008-02-05
The Eye Of Jade written by Diane Wei Liang and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-05 with Fiction categories.
"Having her own detective agency would give her the independence she had always longed for. It would also give her the chance to show those people who shunned her that she could be successful. People were getting rich. They owned property, money, business, and cars. With new freedom and opportunities came new crimes. There would be much that she could do." Present day, Beijing. Mei Wang is a modern, independent woman. She has her own apartment. She owns a car. She has her own business with that most modern of commodities -- a male secretary. Her short career with China's prestigious Ministry for Public Security has given her intimate insight into the complicated and arbitrary world of Beijing's law enforcement. But it is her intuition, curiosity, and her uncanny knack for listening to things said -- and unsaid -- that make Mei Beijing's first successful female private investigator. Mei is no stranger to the dark side of China. She was six years old when she last saw her father behind the wire fence of one of Mao's remote labor camps. Perhaps as a result, Mei eschews the power plays and cultural mores -- guanxi -- her sister and mother live by...for better and for worse. Mei's family friend "Uncle" Chen hires her to find a Han dynasty jade of great value: he believes the piece was looted from the Luoyang Museum during the Cultural Revolution -- when the Red Guards swarmed the streets, destroying so many traces of the past -- and that it's currently for sale on the black market. The hunt for the eye of jade leads Mei through banquet halls and back alleys, seedy gambling dens and cheap noodle bars near the Forbidden City. Given the jade's provenance and its journey, Mei knows to treat the investigation as a most delicate matter; she cannot know, however, that this case will force her to delve not only into China's brutal history, but also into her family's dark secrets and into her own tragic separation from the man she loved in equal parts. The first novel in an exhilarating new detective series, The Eye of Jade is both a thrilling mystery and a sensual and fascinating journey through modern China.
The Jade Eye
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Author : Fergus Hume
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1904
The Jade Eye written by Fergus Hume and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1904 with categories.
Jade City
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Author : Fonda Lee
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-11-07
Jade City written by Fonda Lee and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-07 with Fiction categories.
WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD 'An epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you'll forget you're reading a book' KEN LIU 'Gripping!' ANN LECKIE, author of Ancillary Justice and The Raven Tower 'Lee's astute worldbuilding raises the stakes for her vivid and tautly-described action scenes' SCOTT LYNCH, author of The Lies of Locke Lamora *****Shortlisted for the Nebula Awards, the Locus Awards, the Aurora Awards, the Sunburst Awards and an Amazon.com Best Book of the Month***** TWO CRIME FAMILIES, ONE SOURCE OF POWER: JADE. Jade is the lifeblood of the city of Janloon - a stone that enhances a warrior's natural strength and speed. Jade is mined, traded, stolen and killed for, controlled by the ruthless No Peak and Mountain families. When a modern drug emerges that allows anyone - even foreigners - to wield jade, simmering tension between the two families erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all in the families, from their grandest patriarch to even the lowliest runner on the streets. Jade City is an epic tale of blood, family, honour, and of those who live and die by ancient laws in a changing world.
Eyes Of Jade
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Author : William Gill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
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Jade Eyes
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Author : Marshall Miller
language : en
Publisher: An Agent Kim Kupar Novel
Release Date : 2020-03
Jade Eyes written by Marshall Miller and has been published by An Agent Kim Kupar Novel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03 with categories.
Special Agent Kim Kupar found her dream job in Seattle, WA. Agent "T-Rex" Moyer and Kim investigate the Snakehead human trafficking ring and Kim wonders if this dream is actually a nightmare. Written by a retired Senior Special Agent.
Jade War
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Author : Fonda Lee
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-07-23
Jade War written by Fonda Lee and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-23 with Fiction categories.
The Kaul siblings' battle with rival clans reaches new heights in the heart-pounding continuation of the Green Bone Saga, an epic trilogy about family, honor, and those who live and die by the ancient laws of blood and jade. On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for control of the capital city and the supply of magical jade that endows trained Green Bone warriors with supernatural powers they alone have possessed for hundreds of years. Beyond Kekon's borders, war is brewing. Powerful foreign governments and mercenary criminal kingpins alike turn their eyes on the island nation. Jade, Kekon's most prized resource, could make them rich - or give them the edge they'd need to topple their rivals. Faced with threats on all sides, the Kaul family is forced to form new and dangerous alliances, confront enemies in the darkest streets and the tallest office towers, and put honor aside in order to do whatever it takes to ensure their own survival—and that of all the Green Bones of Kekon. Praise for the Green Bone Saga: "A beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!" —Ann Leckie, Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author "Lee has upped her game in this novel, with deeper, more nail-biting intrigue and stunning, heart-pumping action scenes. Her character development is pitch-perfect."―Booklist "An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family, and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats." —NPR The Green Bone Saga Jade City Jade War Jade Legacy
Jade Fire Gold
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Author : June CL Tan
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-11-04
Jade Fire Gold written by June CL Tan and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-04 with Fiction categories.
Her destiny. His revenge. In an empire on the brink of war . . . Ahn is no one, with no past and no family. Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child. When they meet, Altan sees in Ahn a path to reclaiming the throne. Ahn sees a way to finally unlock her past and understand her lethal magical abilities. But they may have to pay a far deadlier price than either could have imagined. Girls of Paper and Fire meets A Song of Wraiths and Ruin in June CL Tan's stunning debut, where ferocious action, shadowy intrigue, rich magic, and a captivating slow-burn romance collide. 'Impossible to put down' Swati Teerdhala, author of The Tiger at Midnight series 'Adventure at its finest' Joan He, author of Descendant of the Crane 'An epic adventure!' Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Spin the Dawn 'Epic in every sense of the word, beautiful as it is sweeping' Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
The Three Hares
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Author : Scott Lauder
language : en
Publisher: Neem Tree Press
Release Date : 2019-09
The Three Hares written by Scott Lauder and has been published by Neem Tree Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09 with categories.
Sara Livingstone's school trip to the Beijing Palace Museum takes a terrifying turn when an encounter with the ancient Qingming Scroll thrusts her a thousand years into China's past. With secrets in the shadows and danger around every corner, Sara relies on her wits and her Granny Tang's stories to survive. As dark forces gather, she must take her place in a cosmic battle and find the courage to face an unworldly ancient magic. "Middle grade to young adult readers seeking a quest fantasy that is a serious notch above other genre reads will appreciate the depth, insights, action, and surprising twists and turns that make The Three Hares: The Jade Dragonball a standout production." D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Paper Butterfly
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Author : Diane Wei Liang
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2011-04-01
Paper Butterfly written by Diane Wei Liang and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-01 with Fiction categories.
In the outback of China, a political activist, arrested after the Tiananmen massacre, is judged to be a reformed character and released. But Lin is a changed man in more ways than one; haunted by memories of his time in prison, and the events (and people) that put him there, he heads for the country’s capital, where he hopes to confront his demons once and for all. Mei Wang, meanwhile, is struggling to juggle the desires and demands of her family alongside the pressures of running her detective agency, and when her sister recommends her for a new case – the disappearance of a gorgeous young starlet called Kaili – she feels obliged to accept. It’s a risky business, however, investigating the truth in a society that is still catching up with the secrets of its past. 'Mei Wang is a splendid heroine, brave and sensible. As she interviews witnesses and makes her deductions she shows her readers a fascinating glimpse of the China visitors don’t see' Literary Review