Jade Hunter

by Charles Mossop

In the mid-fifteenth century a unique piece of jade is discovered in south-western China. Within days its discoverer is murdered. The jade is stolen, but the thieves themselves die at the hands of a cousin of the emperor Dai Zong, a powerful military leader, who sends the jade to Beijing where is it carved into a masterpiece depicting two identical dragons. Identical, that is, but for one remarkable feature. The sculpture is presented to the emperor by his kinsman but he spurns the gift and the jade is stolen once again and sold out of China along the Silk Road to Arabia. Read More

520 pages, Paperback

First published July 19, 2007

Reviews

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Jade Hunter! It is full of suspense with a nice variety of history and modern-day adventure. It was very hard to put down.