Two short mysteries—“The Murder on the Lotus Pond” and “Murder on New Year’s Eve”—featuring seventh-century Chinese detective Judge Dee. Judge Dee

Translation of an ancient Chinese manual on juriprudence, including details of many trials and judgments for crimes both high and petty.

Judge Dee and his helpers investigate a series of murders despite pressure to solve them quickly.

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