Qiu Xiaolong es el creador de la aclamada serie de misterio del Inspector Chen, ambientada en su nativa Shanghái. Sus novelas son elogiadas por sus profundas perspectivas sobre la sociedad, la cultura y la política chinas durante períodos de transición. Qiu teje expertamente tramas intrincadas con descripciones poéticas y reflexiones filosóficas. Más allá de su ficción detectivesca, su obra también abarca poesía y traducciones de verso chino, lo que otorga a su prosa una capa adicional de profundidad artística.
Barcelona. 23 cm. 335 p. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Colección 'Serie Inspector jefe Chen Cao', numero coleccion(871). Qiu, Xiaolong 1953-. Traducción de Victoria Ordóñez Diví. Título original: Shanghai redemption. Ordóñez Diví, Victoria. traductor .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. ISBN: 978-84-9066-208-3
Cuando aún no se ha repuesto de la noticia de que su antigua novia, Ling, se ha casado, el inspector jefe Chen Cao recibe la llamada de un ministro que le insta a encargarse, sin demora y personalmente, de una delicada investigación relacionada con el presidente Mao. Las autoridades temen que Jiao, la nieta de una actriz que mantuvo una «relación especial» con Mao y fue perseguida durante la Revolución Cultural, haya heredado algún documento que, de salir a la luz, empañe la figura de Mao, «intocable» aun décadas después de su fallecimiento. Jiao acaba de dejar un empleo mal pagado como recepcionista, se ha mudado a una lujosa vivienda y se ha integrado en un nuevo círculo de amistades que sólo anhela revivir nostálgicamente las costumbres y modas de la dorada Shanghai precomunista. Chen deberá infiltrase en el círculo, recuperar el comprometedor material –si existe– y evitar el escándalo, en un caso trepidante en el que se entrecruzan la fuerza de los mitos, la corrupción de la élite política y la historia reciente de China.
Set against the backdrop of modern China, this collection of linked short stories chronicles fifty years of transformation through the lens of Red Dust Lane in Shanghai. It captures the evolution from the optimism following the Communist revolution in 1949, through the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, to the pro-democracy movements and Tiananmen Square riots. Each story reflects the broader historical shifts while revealing the personal experiences of those living in this small yet significant street, making history both epic and intimate.
Removed from his position as chief Inspector, Chen Cao has been installed as director of the Shanghai Judicial System Reform Office but immediately placed on involuntary 'convalescence leave.' Despite being on leave, the murder of an acquaintance leads Chen to get involved in an investigation that shares a striking similarity to a Judge Dee novel.
Chief Inspector Chen Cao never had a choice about his career. A poet by training, he was assigned to the Shanghai Police Department after college. To his own surprise, he became an excellent detective, and now he's in line to take over the top political position in the department. Which is why the Party has chosen him for the investigation into the death of Zhou Keng. Zhou Keng was running the Shanghai Housing Development Committee when a number of his corrupt practices were exposed. Removed from his position and placed into detention, he apparently hanged himself while under guard. The Party is anxious to have Zhou's death declared a suicide, but the sequence of events doesn't quite add up. Now Chen will have to decide what to do - follow the party line, or seek the justice his position requires and risk angering powerful people...
Prizewinning debut showcasing a remarkable new talent in crime writing.
Set in the Tang dynasty, the story revolves around Judge Dee Renjie, tasked by the ambitious Empress Wu to investigate the disappearance of poet Luo Binwang, who vanished after a failed rebellion. As Judge Dee and his loyal manservant Yang delve into the case, they encounter ominous signs and begin to question the empress's true intentions. This mystery blends historical intrigue with poetry, featuring an appendix of translated works from Tang dynasty poets, appealing to fans of Judge Dee's legendary tales and rich Chinese culture.
Chief Inspector Chen is assigned to investigate a group of environmental activists trying to tackle the pollution issues in China. The case is supposed to be simple, but it is complicated by Chen having history with the leader of the group. Meanwhile Detective Yu is on the trail of a serial murderer.
Praise for Qiu Xiaolong highlights his impressive storytelling in this sequel, which transitions from a poetic, exotic setting to a more modern and commercial portrayal of China. The novel features Inspector Chen of the Shanghai Police Bureau, appealing to Sinophiles who wish for an insider's view of Shanghai. The narrative skillfully balances travelogue elements with critical insights, using the murder mystery as a vehicle to explore deeper social issues. Inspector Chen is tasked by his mentor to escort U.S. Marshal Catherine Rohn, who is on a mission to bring Wen, the wife of a key witness in a major criminal trial, to the U.S. However, Chen discovers that Wen has mysteriously disappeared from her village in Fujian, raising suspicions about the situation. Despite his desire to investigate a triad killing in Shanghai's Bund Park, Chen is compelled to prioritize his duty to maintain good relations with Inspector Rohn. As he navigates this delicate situation, he strives to balance his roles as a diligent cop, a principled man, and a loyal Party member. Qiu Xiaolong, a celebrated poet and critic from China, now resides in St. Louis with his family.
