Lin Gong Case

Author: (Qing) Anonymous
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Lin Gong An is a biographical detective novel woven together around the life and achievements of Qing dynasty official Lin Zexu. With Lin's suppression of opium and water conservancy projects as the main threads, it closely follows his efforts in arresting thieves, solving cases, and investigating and punishing the consumption and sale of opium during this period. The narrative is vivid, authentic, engaging, ands Lin Zexu's heroic image in resisting foreign aggression and protecting the people from thieves and harm. It is a highly readable biographical detective novel. Yu Gong An, originally titled Yu Gong An Qi Wen, narrates the story of the upright official Yu Chenglong and his judicial cases.