A Heart Divided Legends of the Condor Heroes Vol. 4

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Synopsis

THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD."Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker"Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along." Jamie Buxton, Daily Mail Guo Jing and Lotus have escaped Qiu Qianren's mountain stronghold on the condors' backs, but Lotus carries a wound that will surely kill her. Their only hope lies in the healing powers of Duan, the King of the South. Little do they know that to seek an audience with this mysterious figure will place him in mortal danger himself. Meanwhile, many li away on Peach Blossom Island, a plan has been hatched that could tear the two lovers apart for good. And, with Moon Festival approaching, Guo Jing is honour bound to take part in a long-awaited martial contest at the Tower of Mist and Rain in Jiaxing. Yet the greatest threat to their happiness stems from Guo Jing's past. He is still betrothed to Genghis Khan's daughter. Rejoining the Mongol army could help him to avenge his father - but it may force him to take the field against the soldiers of his true homeland, splitting his heart and soul in two. Translated from the Chinese by Gigi Chang and Shelly Bryant

Book details

Series:
Legends of the Condor Heroes (Book 4)
Author:
Jin Yong
ISBN:
9780857059598
Related ISBNs:
9780857059581
Publisher:
Quercus
Pages:
416
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-03-25
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2021
Copyright by:
Gigi Chang and Shelly Bryant 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Literature and Fiction, Nonfiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports, Travel