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The best fantasy and historical fiction book of all time according to Time magazine.

Considered China's Lord of the Rings.

China, year 1200. The Song Empire has been invaded by the Jurchens. Half of the territory and its historical capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants work hard, subjected to the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, a nation of warriors is about to unite under the command of a warlord whose name will live on forever: Genghis Khan.

Guo Jing, privileged, astute and perfectly trained in martial arts, has grown up with Genghis Khan's army and since birth is destined to one day face an opponent. Guo Jing must return to China to fulfill his destiny, but his courage and loyalties will be tested at every step in a land divided by war and betrayal.

Critics have said...
«Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has roughly the same cultural diffusion as Harry Potter and Star Wars combined.»
Nick Frisch, The New Yorker

«Jin Yong (Louis Cha) has long been a legend in China. [...] A unique gift for fans of fantasy literature.»
Paul French

«Jin Yong's fantastic worlds rival those of J. R. R. Tolkien in creativity, breadth and depth.»
Quartzy

«Jin Yong's work has been passed down in the East from generation to generation, thus nourishing readers of all ages. For adults they are stories, while for children they are mythology. Anyone who longs for innocence after reaching maturity should read his novels.»
Yan Lianke

«Jin Yong explores absolutely timeless themes: good versus evil, love versus sacrifice, nature versus nurture, honor versus deceit.»
Ian White, Starbust