A Case of Two Cities
A Case of Two Cities by Xiaolong Qiu, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2006, is a compelling narrative that follows Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police Bureau. In this edition, spanning 307 pages, Chen is tasked with leading a corruption investigation involving a key figure who has fled to the United States, leaving behind a network of accomplices. The story unfolds as Chen navigates the complexities of justice in a world marked by corruption and expediency.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the challenges faced by Inspector Chen as he collaborates with Inspector Catherine Rohn from the US Marshall’s service. The narrative delves into themes of crime and justice, highlighting the intricacies of uncovering a corruption ring that extends beyond borders. This edition presents a unique blend of mystery and detective fiction, inviting readers to engage with the unfolding investigation and the moral dilemmas it presents.
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Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police Bureau is summoned by an official of the party to take the lead in a corruption investigation – one where the principle figure and his family have long since fled to the United States, beyond the reach of the Chinese government.
But he left behind the organization and his partners-in-crime, and Inspector Chen is charged to uncover those responsible and act as necessary to end the corruption ring. In a twisting case that reunites him with his counterpart from the US Marshall’s service – Inspector Catherine Rohn – Inspector Chen must find a measure of justice in a corrupt, expedient world.
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