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. China: 1200 A.D. The Song
Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory
and its historic capital lie in enemy hands the peasants toil under the burden of the annual
tribute demanded by the victors. Meanwhile on the Mongolian steppe a disparate nation of
great warriors is about to be united by a warlord whose name will endure for eternity: Genghis
Khan. Guo Jing son of a murdered Song patriot grew up with Genghis Khan's army. He is humble
loyal perhaps not altogether wise and is fated from birth to one day confront an opponent who
is the opposite of him in every way: privileged cunning and flawlessly trained in the martial
arts. Guided by his faithful shifus The Seven Heroes of the South Guo Jing must return to
China - to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing - to fulfil his destiny. But in a
divided land riven by war and betrayal his courage and his loyalties will be tested at every
turn. Translated from the Chinese by Anna Holmwood
