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Murders of Old China
- Narrated by: Paul French
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
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Murders of Old China
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Publisher's Summary
One country rich in history, 12 unsolved murders. Reopening the archives on China’s long forgotten past.
Why did a remote police station, built to combat pirates, find itself at the centre of a murder-suicide after a constable went on the rampage? How did Chinese gangsters avoid conviction after serving a deadly dinner to Frenchtown’s elite? And why is the Foreign Office still withholding a key document to solving a murder that took place in the Gobi desert in 1935?
By delving deep into 12 of China’s most fascinating murder cases, Murders of Old China delivers a fast-paced journey through China’s early 20th-century history - including its criminal underbelly.
Uncovering previously unknown connections and exposing the lies, Paul French queries the verdict of some of China’s most controversial cases, interweaving true crime with China’s chaotic and complicated history of foreign occupation and Chinese rival factions.
An illuminating new perspective on China’s murder archives, perfect for fans of Peter Frankopan, Simon Sebag Montofiore and Simon Schama.
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- AM
- 20-05-2022
Absolutely fascinating!
An excellent blend of history and detective work….
This book provides an excellent historical background to unsolved murders of a bygone era and as a lover of China, history and sleuthing it’s just brilliant,…great fun
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- LollyPolly
- 21-02-2024
Incredibly interesting, really kept me gripped
A wonderful blend of history, true crime & story telling in an era that had so many influences and lead to significant changes. Amazing research; author interview at the end a real bonus. Highly recommend.
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- Kevin
- 07-07-2020
Gripping
Fantastic detail and drama French tells great historical crime stories No doubt about it Last interview adds cream to the cake
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- Kindle Customer
- 31-12-2020
Excellent
Brilliantly researched. Fascinating insights into what it was like living in China at this time. Highly recommend this writer.
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