The Pigtail of Hi Wing Ho (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161473377)

""The Pigtail of Hi Wing Ho"" is a mystery novel written by Sax Rohmer. The story is set in London's Chinatown and revolves around the disappearance of a wealthy Chinese businessman named Hi Wing Ho. The protagonist of the story is Detective Chief Inspector Kerry, who is tasked with investigating the case. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a web of intrigue and deception involving the Chinese triads, the British aristocracy, and even the Chinese government. Along the way, Kerry is aided by the enigmatic Chinese detective, Kwee Li, and the beautiful and mysterious Miss Violet, who may hold the key to solving the case. The book is a thrilling tale of murder, betrayal, and international intrigue, with a fascinating glimpse into the world of Chinese culture and society at the turn of the 20th century.The police theory of the murder (and I was prepared to accept it) was that the assassin had been crouching in hiding behind or beside the cab--or even within the dark interior. He had leaped in and attacked the woman at the moment that the taxi-man had started his engine; if already inside, the deed had proven even easier. Then, during some block in the traffic, he had slipped out unseen, leaving the body of the victim to be discovered when the cab pulled up at the hotel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sax Rohmer
ISBN-10: 1161473378
ISBN-13: 9781161473377
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 28
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d