Ancient Chinese Mystery

A murder case rooted in historical events and legal procedures of the Eastern Han, featuring the notorious Colonel Director of Retainers as a brutal but principled sleuth.

1. Silence of the Vermilion

2. Author: Zachary Upton
3. Case Prototype: The Case of Xia Zhengshu Assassinating Duke Ling of Chen
4. Story Tags: Historical Crime Noir;Art Forgery Thriller;Ancient Chinese Mystery;Psychological Suspense

1. The Noose of Virtue

2. Author: Arthur Pendleton
3. Case Prototype: Case of Qu Xia's Defeat and Suicide in the Campaign against Luo
4. Story Tags: Ancient Chinese Mystery;Courtroom Drama;Psychological Suspense;Donna Leon-Inspired Intrigue