{"product_id":"book-and-the-sword","title":"Book and the Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Book and the Sword is a 1955 novel by Louis Cha that established him as one of the new masters of the wuxia genre. It is panoramic in scope and includes secret societies, kung fu masters, a lost desert city, and the mysterious Fragrant Princess. It also revives the legend of the great eighteenth-century Manchu Emperor Qian Long, who was actually a Han Chinese as a result of a baby swap. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 536 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 October 2018\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oxford University Press (China) Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Book and the Sword, Louis Cha's debut novel, was published in 1955 and swiftly established him as a prominent figure in the wuxia genre. With its expansive scope, the novel encompasses the fantastical elements that are characteristic of Cha's writing, including secret societies, kung fu masters, a lost desert city protected by wolf packs, and the enigmatic Fragrant Princess, who is based on a real historical figure but remains a mystery regarding her purported floral scent. Cha also resurrects the legend of the great eighteenth-century Manchu Emperor Qian Long, suggesting that he was not a Manchu but a Han Chinese due to a baby swap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Book and the Sword is a thrilling tale that revolves around the fierce competition among Chinese kung fu masters for the future of the Chinese empire and control of central Asia. The characters, each with their unique skills and motivations, engage in epic battles and intricate plots, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and martial arts traditions of China. The novel's vivid descriptions and dynamic storytelling make it a captivating read that has left an enduring impact on the genre of wuxia literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 606g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 142 x 217 x 38 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780190974282                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Cha","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100497834234,"sku":"9780190974282","price":14.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/976eb1d2873d15bb24b1ed19540addce.jpg?v=1629516624","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/book-and-the-sword","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}