This novel deals with the legend that the great 18th century Manchu Emperor Qianlong was in fact not a Manchu but a Han Chinese descended, as a result of a baby swap, from the Chens of Haining in Southern China.
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This novel deals with the legend that the great 18th century Manchu Emperor Qianlong was in fact not a Manchu but a Han Chinese descended, as a result of a baby swap, from the Chens of Haining in Southern China.
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A large cast of colorful characters in an epic tale involving martial arts, chivalry, political intrigue and romance. Louis Cha, normally known by his pen name Jin Yong, is the best selling Chinese author alive. His 'Wuxia' (martial arts) stories predate Bruce Lee and all the kung-fu movies and television series of the genre. This book is fun to read, and is notable also as Louis Cha's first.
