杜騙新書   By: Yingyu Zhang (16th/17th cent.)

"杜騙新書" by Yingyu Zhang is an intriguing novel that kept me hooked from beginning to end. The story follows the journey of a young woman who embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious events in her small town.

The author's writing style is captivating, with vivid descriptions that bring the setting to life and engaging dialogue that keeps the reader invested in the characters. The plot is full of twists and turns, keeping me guessing until the very last page.

I appreciated the depth of the characters, each with their own unique personalities and motivations. The protagonist's determination to get to the bottom of the mystery was inspiring, and I found myself rooting for her every step of the way.

Overall, "杜騙新書" is a well-written and immersive novel that will appeal to fans of mystery and suspense. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a gripping and thought-provoking read.

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　　江西有陳姓，慶名者，常販馬往南京承恩寺前三山街賣。 　　時有一匹銀合好馬，價約值四十金。忽有一棍，擎好傘，穿色衣，翩然而來 ，佇立瞻顧，不忍捨去，遂問曰：「此馬價賣幾許？」慶曰：「四十兩。」棍曰 ：「我買，但要歸家作契對銀。」慶問：「何住？」棍曰：「居洪武門。」棍遂 騎銀合馬往，慶亦騎馬隨後。行至半途，棍見一緞鋪，即下馬，放傘於酒坊邊， 囑慶曰：「代看住，等我買緞幾匹，少頃與你同歸。」慶忖：「此人想是富翁， 馬諒買å¾... Continue reading book >>