About this title: Judge Dee has been appointed emergency governor of the plague- and drought-ridden Imperial City. As his guards help the city fend off a popular uprising, an aristocrat from one of the oldest families in China suffers an 'accident' in a deserted mansion. In "The Willow Pattern", the illustrious judge uses his trademark expertise to unravel the mysteries of the nobleman, a shattered vase, and a dead bondmaid. Along the way he encounters a woman who fights with loaded sleeves, a nearly drowned courtesan, and an elaborate trap set for a murderer. Packed with suspense, violence, and romance, "The ...
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Edition: Univ of Chicago PR ed.
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date published: 1993-10-01
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Description: Very Good. Judge Dee Mystery. Slightly larger than mass market paperback. read more
Edition: Univ of Chicago PR ed.
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Edition: Univ of Chicago PR ed.
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Description: Very Good. 0226848752 Mass Market Paperback, Condition: Very Good; this book is in very good condition with light curve to the spine / light reading creases to the covers. read more
Edition: Univ of Chicago PR ed.
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date published: 1993-10-01
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Description: Very Good. Great condition, tight binding, minimal shelf wear, cover has one worn corner. read more
Edition: Univ of Chicago PR ed.
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Date published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Description: B. Reissue, 5.5 x 7.5, minor foxing to top edge. 0226848752. read more
Edition: First Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Description: With 15 Illustrations by the author in Chinese Style. Fine. No Jacket. As new, unread condition mass market paperback. Wider white edition. read more
Edition: Univ of Chicago PR ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Description: New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations. Judge Dee Mystery Series. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
Date published: 1965
Description: Very Good + in Good + jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 183 pp. Turquoise cloth with very minor shelf wear, tight spine. Illustrated white dj rubbed with general shelf wear, light soil, price clipped, a mylar cover. Illustrated blue endpapers, B&W illustrations throughout. read more
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: SCRIBNERS., NY
Date published: 1965
Description: Dust Jacket Included. First American Edition. About fine in a Vg. + or better dj. (Several short edge nicks in dj. A few scratches & traces of shelfsoiling to rear panel of dj. Hint of discoloration to edges of spine on dj. ) Judge Dee. read more
Edition: Univ of Chicago PR ed.
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date published: 1993-10-01
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Description: Good. Book in Good condition. Crease cover. read more
Edition: Univ of Chicago PR ed.
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press, 1993
Date published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Description: P-19 Edition: 1st Condition: FINE+ Binding: PAPERBACK. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF CHICAGO PR
Date published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780226848754ISBN:0226848752
Description: New. Judge Dee has been appointed emergency governor of the plague-and drought-ridden Imperial City. As his guards help the city fend off a popular uprising, an aristocrat from one of the oldest families in China suffers an "accident" in a deserted mansion. read more
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