Emperor Qianlong: Sunset on the Long River

A landmark work of modern Chinese historical fiction! One of the 100 greatest Chinese novels of the twentieth century! This six-volume series consists of “Early Splendor,” “Sunset Over Empty Mountains,” “The Setting Sun on the Long River,” “The Difficult Road Ahead,” “Clouds Darken the Phoenix Palace,” and “Autumn Sounds in the Purple Garden.” Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, the author vividly recounts Emperor Qianlong’s life. The tightly structured novel is full of gripping stories and intricately connected plotlines, making it impossible to put down.