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Kai Lung, a wandering storyteller in ancient China, travels from audience to audience, sharing tales that weave enchantment and wisdom. When a jealous court official named Ming‑shu, loyal to Mandarin Shan Tien, accuses him of treachery, Kai Lung turns the accusations into an opportunity. By staging a recital of classic Chinese stories, he captivates the tyrant, secures successive adjournments, achieves his freedom, and finds love with Hwa‑Mei. This collection showcases the power of narrative and wit in a richly rendered historical fantasy setting.
First publish date: 1922
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Ernest Bramah
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