Jade Dragon Mountain by Elsa Hart - I read this on the recommendation of one of my favorite authors, Louise Penny. This takes place in a remote province of China in 1708. Li Du, once an imperial librarian and now an exile, arrives in Dayan just a few days before the emperor of China is due. The emperor is there to witness the eclipse of the sun he has ordered. A Jesuit priest is found dead and Li Du is convinced it's murder. His insistence on discovering the truth has consequences that reach even the emperor. Lots of historical tidbits and full of atmosphere. The beginning of a series I want to continue.
3.5 stars
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