The Shadow of the Empire: 1 (A Judge Dee Investigation).by Xiaolong HB**

Name: The Shadow of the Empire: 1 (A Judge Dee Investigation).by Xiaolong HB**
Brand: Canongate Books

Canongate Books

'Brilliant' -Publishers Weekly Starred Review\nThe legendary Judge Dee Renjie investigates a high-profile murder case in this intriguing companion novel to Inspector Chen and the Private Kitchen Murder set in seventh-century China.\nJudge Dee Renjie, Empress Wu's newly appointed Imperial Circuit Supervisor for the Tang Empire, is visiting provinces surrounding the grand capital of Chang'an. One night a knife is thrown through his window with a cryptic note attached: 'A high-flying dragon will have something to regret!'\nMinutes after the ominous warning appears, Judge Dee is approached by an emissary of Internal Minister Wu, Empress Wu's nephew. Minister Wu wants Judge Dee to investigate a high-profile murder supposedly committed by the well-known poetess and courtesan, Xuanji, who locals\n\nThe Shadow of the Empire\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price advertised is;