Fraud

Author: Feng Jingzhi
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Scholars seeking refinement, young elites indulging in pleasure, cunning elders knowledgeable in ancient and modern studies, flirtatious village girls with many charms, courtesans both open and hidden engaging in playful banter, as well as various types of compradors and foreign lackeys—these compose a vivid picture of the antique market in the 1920s and 1930s. Surprising storylines, gripping suspense, enigmatic characters, and extensive historical and literary knowledge create a rich and compelling cultural atmosphere that is hard to put down.