This series delves into the timeless conflict between knowledge and power. Follow characters as they navigate moral complexities and power struggles, where the wisdom of books clashes with the edge of a sword. It's an epic adventure that tests not only their courage but also their convictions. Fans of fantasy and stories exploring the pursuit of truth will find themselves captivated.
In "The Book and Sword," Louis Cha reimagines the legend of Emperor Qianlong, suggesting he was a Han Chinese due to a "baby swap." The novel features Cha's signature fantastical elements, including secret societies, kungfu masters, a lost desert city, and the enigmatic Fragrant Princess.
The Book and the Sword is a rip-roaring tale of Chinese kung fu masters battling it out for the future of the Chinese empire and control of central Asia.