Ron K. (WhidbeyIslander) - , reviewed on 10/13/2015 + 691 more book reviews

A languid Golden Age tale that left me unimpressed. I found the facts about jade and the Japanese invasion of China in the 1930's more interesting than the crime or its solution. And although the character of Dr. Westborough doesn't, many characters (especially the police) make cringe-worthy references to non-Caucasians in the story. Probably reflected the times, but still...

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