Anna Holmwood Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Set in 1200 A.D. during the Song Empire's struggle against the invading Jurchen, this epic tale unfolds as half the empire's territory and its capital fall into enemy hands. The peasants suffer under the tribute imposed by their conquerors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, Genghis Khan is uniting a nation of warriors. Guo Jing, the son of a murdered Song patriot, has grown up amidst Genghis Khan's forces. Humble and loyal, he is destined to confront a cunning and privileged adversary, trained in the martial arts. With guidance from his mentors, The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing embarks on a journey back to China, specifically to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing, to fulfill his fate. In a land torn by war and treachery, his courage and loyalties will be challenged at every turn. This beloved series, with over 300 million copies sold, has captivated Chinese readers for decades and is now available in English for the first time. Celebrated as one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Novels, it offers a blend of humor and grandeur reminiscent of cherished fairy tales. Translated by Anna Holmwood, this work holds a cultural significance comparable to that of Harry Potter and Star Wars.

THE CHINESE LORD OF THE RINGS - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD.Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of Harry Potter and Star Wars combined Nick Frisch, New YorkerLike every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along. Jamie Buxton, Daily MailChina: 1200 A.D.Guo Jing has confronted Apothecary Huang, his sweetheart Lotus' father, on Peach Blossom Island, and bested the villainous Gallant Ouyang in three trials to win her hand in marriage.But now, along with his sworn brother, Zhou Botong of the Quanzhen Sect, and his shifu, Count Seven Hong, Chief of the Beggar Clan, he has walked into a trap. Tricked by Huang into boarding a unseaworthy barge, they will surely drown unless Lotus - who has overheard her father's plans - can find a way to save them.Yet even if they are to survive the voyage, great dangers lie in wait on the mainland. The Jin Prince Wanyan Honglie has gathered a band of unscrupulous warriors to aid him in his search for the lost writings of the Great Song patriot General Yue Fei. If he is successful, the Jin armies will gain the key to total victory over the Song Empire, condemning Guo Jing's countrymen to centuries of servitude.Translated from the Chinese by Anna Holmwood and Gigi Chang