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The Emperor's Tomb follows former government operative Cotton Malone and former heartthrob Cassiopeia Vitt as they embark on a dangerous mission to retrieve a priceless Chinese lamp from the third century B.C.E. The story weaves elements of kidnapping, ransom, and the world of booksellers—both modern and antiquarian—across settings that include China, Denmark, and Pakistan. The thriller blends international intrigue with historical artifacts, placing its protagonists amid a race to protect a valuable relic.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Steve Berry
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