Taking the approach of a detective solving a case, this book conducts an intriguing investigation into the identity of the creator of Dream of the Red Chamber, laying out the reasoning and relevant evidence in detail. The evidence includes a wealth of real historical figures and records, and tracing the clues from a detective's perspective makes for an engaging read. Rigorous argument and an entertaining story complement each other perfectly. Overall, the author offers a bold and original answer to three questions: Who wrote Dream of the Red Chamber? How should the case be argued? And how should the book be interpreted?
