The strange cases of Magistrate Pao: Chinese tales of crime and detection; (Panther crime) - Softcover

Lung Tʻu Kung An

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0586033416 ISBN 13: 9780586033418

Publisher: Panther, 1970

Synopsis

The Strange Cases of Magistrate Pao is an engrossing collection of six of Magistrate Pao's cases. They are traditional Chinese detective stories in the tradition of the 'Judge Dee' stories of the late Robert van Gulik, who was a friend of author Leon Comber. Through them you are led into the fascinating world of old China. Imagine yourself sitting in an expectant crowd around a storyteller in a public market, which used to happen, too, in past times in Singapore and Malaysia before the days of television. It is dusk, the storyteller is reading from an old book he has in his hand by the light of a flickering hurricane lamp.

About this title

About the Author

Leon F Comber born in London, worked for many years in the Special Branch of the Malayan Police from 1945 and including the Malayan Emergency. A renowned publisher, editor and author he is currently Research Fellow (Adjunct), Monash Asia Institute, Monash University, Melbourne specialising in Asian studies ranging from history, security intelligence, political science, languages, literature, and publishing.

Language Notes

Text: English, Chinese (translation)

Edition details

• Publisher: Panther
• Publication date: 1970
• ISBN 10: 0586033416
• ISBN 13: 9780586033418
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112