City of Ink: A Mystery (Li Du Novels, 3)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2018
- ISBN
- 9781250142795
- Book Title
- City of Ink : a Mystery
- Book Series
- Li Du Novels Ser.
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Item Length
- 9.6 in
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Mystery & Detective / Historical
- Item Weight
- 18.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
1250142792
ISBN-13
9781250142795
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239564575
Product Key Features
Book Title
City of Ink : a Mystery
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Historical
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Li Du Novels Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
18.7 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-004086
Reviews
"Rich in period detail, a sharply rendered exotic setting, and a web of well-crafted plots, Li Du's third novel will appeal to fans of historical mysteries by Lisa See, Laura Joh Rowland, and Abir Mukherjee." - Booklist (starred review), "Rich in period detail, a sharply rendered exotic setting, and a web of well-crafted plots, Li Du's third novel will appeal to fans of historical mysteries by Lisa See, Laura Joh Rowland, and Abir Mukherjee." - Booklist (starred review) "Highly atmospheric and elegantly appointed, this mystery from Hart (The White Mirror, 2016, etc.) shines brightest in her detective's sublime cat-and-mouse interrogations of the gallery of witnesses and suspects. The introverted, intellectual sleuth is a perfect match for most any armchair detective." -Kirkus (starred review) "As always, Hart excels at making even walk-on characters fully realized and at combining a gripping whodunit plot with a vivid evocation of the period. This entry solidifies her status as a top-notch historical mystery author." - Publishers Weekly (starred review), "Highly atmospheric and elegantly appointed, this mystery from Hart (The White Mirror, 2016, etc.) shines brightest in her detective's sublime cat-and-mouse interrogations of the gallery of witnesses and suspects. The introverted, intellectual sleuth is a perfect match for most any armchair detective." -Kirkus (starred review) "The plot increases in complexity with every chapter . . ." - The Washington Post "[ City of Ink ] is her best . . ." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Rich in period detail, a sharply rendered exotic setting, and a web of well-crafted plots, Li Du's third novel will appeal to fans of historical mysteries by Lisa See, Laura Joh Rowland, and Abir Mukherjee." -- Booklist (starred review) "Elsa Hart's third Li Du novel continues to impress . . . With an intelligent plot, intriguing characters, and historical depth, this book is a delight!" - Historical Novel Society, "Rich in period detail, a sharply rendered exotic setting, and a web of well-crafted plots, Li Du's third novel will appeal to fans of historical mysteries by Lisa See, Laura Joh Rowland, and Abir Mukherjee." - Booklist (starred review) "Highly atmospheric and elegantly appointed, this mystery from Hart (The White Mirror, 2016, etc.) shines brightest in her detective's sublime cat-and-mouse interrogations of the gallery of witnesses and suspects. The introverted, intellectual sleuth is a perfect match for most any armchair detective." -Kirkus (starred review) "As always, Hart excels at making even walk-on characters fully realized and at combining a gripping whodunit plot with a vivid evocation of the period. This entry solidifies her status as a top-notch historical mystery author." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Elsa Hart's third Li Du novel continues to impress. The mystery is multilayered and keeps you guessing. The setting breathes within the narrative, vividly enchanting readers into 18th-century China. Hart's narration has a musical quality that is descriptive while adding cultural flair. From the way tea leaves sulk in a cup to the way walls drape across the landscape like a necklace, the prose is beguiling. With an intelligent plot, intriguing characters, and historical depth, this book is a delight!" - Historical Novel Society, "Hart's precise research makes 18th-century China seem fresh and relevant as she steeps "The White Mirror" with vivid scenery and believable characters. Hart manages to find the commonalities between centuries while keeping the sensibilities of historical China."-Associated Press "Enjoyable...intriguing... The White Mirror has much of the charm and excitement of a snowbound Agatha Christie mystery, along with the refined sensibility of centuries-old Chinese poetry and painting, in which surface reality seems both tactile and transparent."- The Wall Street Journal
Series Volume Number
3
Synopsis
One of 2018's Best Mysteries by Publisher's Weekly One of the Best Audiobooks to Listen to in October by The Washington Post "This entry solidifies her status as a top-notch historical mystery author." - Publisher's Weekly (starred review) "Richly detailed novel of life and crime in 18th century China." - The Wall Street Journal Following the enthralling 18th century Chinese mysteries Jade Dragon Mountain and White Mirror , comes the next Li Du adventure in City of Ink. Li Du was prepared to travel anywhere in the world except for one place: home. But to unravel the mystery that surrounds his mentor's execution, that's exactly where he must go. Plunged into the painful memories and teeming streets of Beijing, Li Du obtains a humble clerkship that offers anonymity and access to the records he needs. He is beginning to make progress when his search for answers buried in the past is interrupted by murder in the present. The wife of a local factory owner is found dead, along with a man who appears to have been her lover, and the most likely suspect is the husband. But what Li Du's superiors at the North Borough Office are willing to accept as a crime of passion strikes Li Du as something more calculated. As past and present intertwine, Li Du's investigations reveal that many of Beijing's residents -- foreign and Chinese, artisan and official, scholar and soldier -- have secrets they would kill to protect. When the threats begin, Li Du must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice to discover the truth in a city bent on concealing it, a city where the stroke of a brush on paper can alter the past, change the future, prolong a life, or end one.
LC Classification Number
PS3608.A78455C58
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