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Set in the vibrant yet tumultuous Shanghai of the 1920s and 1930s, the narrative follows Huo Sang and Bao Lang, a Chinese detective duo reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Huo Sang, a violinist and astute investigator, navigates a world rife with crime and social challenges. Cheng Xiaoqing, a pioneer in Chinese detective fiction, weaves tales that blend logical reasoning with elements of traditional storytelling. Through various cases, including encounters with a master thief and explorations of human folly, the stories reflect a unique fusion of local culture and global themes of justice.
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Sherlock in Shanghai: Stories of Crime and Detection by Cheng Xiaoqing, Xiaoqing Cheng
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Sherlock in Shanghai: Stories of Crime and Detection by Cheng Xiaoqing
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Xiaoqing Cheng
- Publisher
- Rlpg/Galleys
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9780824830991
- Category
- Detective / Thriller
- Description
- Set in the vibrant yet tumultuous Shanghai of the 1920s and 1930s, the narrative follows Huo Sang and Bao Lang, a Chinese detective duo reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Huo Sang, a violinist and astute investigator, navigates a world rife with crime and social challenges. Cheng Xiaoqing, a pioneer in Chinese detective fiction, weaves tales that blend logical reasoning with elements of traditional storytelling. Through various cases, including encounters with a master thief and explorations of human folly, the stories reflect a unique fusion of local culture and global themes of justice.