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Murder in a Flower Boat" is one of the works about detective Gu Hongzheng, the hero of Robert van Gulik's series of novels. In this story, Gu Hongren, the ubiquitous investigator of ancient China, becomes involved in investigating a complex crime that occurred aboard a flower boat.

The boat on which the murder took place serves not only as a crime scene, but also as a symbol of complex social intrigue and ulterior motives. Gu Hongren applies his outstanding analytical abilities to uncover the truth and sort out the confusing circumstances.

The novel stands out for its atmosphere of ancient China, complex characters and subtly thought out plot. Van Gulick skillfully blends elements of a classic detective story and a historical novel, creating a unique work that keeps the reader on their toes until the very end.

• By Robert van Gulick

• Genre: Historical Detective

• Language: Russian

• Duration: Depends on publication format

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