
At the Foot of Gemstone Hill
宝石山下
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 634k Words
- Genre
- Mystery
- Subgenre
- Female-Channel Mystery
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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Synopsis
Other names
- The Dusty Road勘尘路Alternate title on Fanqie
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Any Recommendations Like The Record of Hairpin?
A fresh story, an ancient-style setting, beautiful writing, and a happy ending!
Any Mystery-Deduction Stories With One Case After Another?
High-quality Novels with Real Depth
The kind of book that makes you want to read it a second time as soon as you finish it.
Looking for Ancient Detective Novels, Without a Bunch of Women Competing or Domestic Infighting
I want a novel about solving cases in ancient times. Not one that keeps throwing in a pile of household infighting and rivalry between women. No CP is fine, and I don't want the overall atmosphere to be too heavy either.
Looking for Mystery Stories Focused on Solving Cases, Without Messy Romance
Rated 9.9: High-Quality Historical Fiction with Fresh, Original Plots
Looking for books similar to "Transmigrate to the Sixties with a Space! Accidentally Kidnap a Handsome Man." Quality 9.9-rated period pieces, something fresh and not clichéd.
Historical Chinese Mystery and Crime Stories
The female lead transmigrates and is a cold, aloof forensic pathologist. The male lead is gentle only with her.
Crime Investigation Stories With a Male Lead Who’s a Detective, and a Female Lead Who Can Be a Detective or Forensic Examiner
Looking for books similar to "Stubborn One [Criminal Investigation]".
Are There No More Books With Writing as Good as Yan Sanhe's?
I'm looking for books like "The Xie Family's Short-Lived Ghost Has Lived to a Hundred". I've read all over the place, male-oriented and female-oriented fiction alike: palace intrigue, rebirth, cultivation, horror, comedy, CEO romances, detective stories, ghost hunting, the mortal and spirit realms, gods, golden fingers, you name it. I'm not into books that only obsess over romantic relationships. I love stories with a grand scope.
Looking for Completed Historical Mystery and Detective Novels
Stories With an Unusual Female Lead
Looking for books similar to The Xie Family's Short-Lived Ghost Has Lived to Be a Hundred. Something a little like fantasy novels, with good writing, a smooth plot, solid logic, and preferably a fresh premise.
Metaphysics, No Romance, No Showbiz or Livestreaming
I want a book like The Real Heiress Slacks Off, and Everyone in the Underworld Works Overtime.
Looking for Paranormal Suspense Novels With a Powerful Hero and a Strong Background
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I was a fan of the previous book, so I followed it on foot. The first three chapters were a bit confusing, but once the female lead started solving cases, the writing became truly excellent. I've noticed a slight quirk of the author: the beginnings are often rather convoluted, like in "The Promotion Record of the Ministry of Justice." You have to be patient and read a few chapters before you discover how good it is.
This novel has more reasoning elements than the other one, with smooth overall logic and plot twists, making it an excellent novel. The author also handles the relationship between the male and female protagonists better, making it an improved book.
The writing is excellent; it avoids excessive descriptions of clothing, makeup, and other such tedious details, and it's not like a student essay with its rambling, fragmented descriptions. The reasoning is logical and well-founded, progressing layer by layer, like peeling an onion; the truth isn't suddenly revealed or the murderer rushes to confess. A very good read.
It looks great! Why is the rating so low? It definitely deserves a score of 9 or higher. The narrative is beautifully written, the dialogue is full of classical charm, the crime-solving plot is rich, the past remains a mystery, and the process of finding the truth is very captivating. A very interesting and unconventional book, highly recommended!
The author's writing is excellent and solid, with a strong sense of suspense and a meticulously crafted plot, unfolding logically and persuasively step by step, leaving the reader convinced. This is a hidden gem, and the author is a hidden talent yet to be discovered by most.
It's a great book, the details are handled very well, I don't know why the rating is so low. The plot holes have been filled, but there's still a little regret! For me, it's a good book! (A bookworm for over ten years)
Aside from feeling that the ending was a little unclear, everything else was quite good. The writing is excellent, and the plot is tight. I especially admire the author for giving names to every single character, no matter how minor.
The writing is skillful and natural, without a trace of affectation, which is exactly my style. Plus, the plot is full of twists and turns, making it truly captivating. My tastes have become quite discerning; it's hard to find good novels these days. Thank you, author.
I watched the latest update in one go and still wanted more. It was so good! I especially liked Li Muzi's personality. The combination of demon-catching and crime-solving is also quite novel. Although there aren't many such combinations, it's more of a way to attract viewers. But I mainly enjoy crime-solving, so overall it suited my taste. I personally dislike the Bai siblings.
The plot is intricate and interconnected, the language is gentle and the writing is delicate! It's truly a rare gem of a book! [OK]