{"title":"Jin Yong","description":"\u003cp\u003eJin Yong, a pen name for Louis Cha, is one of the most celebrated authors in the genre of wuxia, a form of Chinese martial arts fiction. His works weave intricate tales of heroism, romance, and adventure, often set against the backdrop of China's rich historical tapestry. As a master storyteller, Jin Yong's novels are not just thrilling narratives but also explorations of human nature and philosophical ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes engaging titles such as \u003cem\u003eA Hero Born\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Past Unearthed\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eA Hero Born\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in the \"Legends of the Condor Heroes\" series, where readers embark on a thrilling journey through ancient China, filled with martial arts masters and epic battles. \u003cem\u003eA Past Unearthed\u003c\/em\u003e continues to delve into the complexities of life, interwoven with richly drawn characters and historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJin Yong's novels are categorised under General Fiction, perfect for readers who enjoy stories of fantasy intertwined with cultural and historical elements. His work has captivated millions of readers worldwide, offering timeless narratives that transcend geographical borders.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-hero-born-by-jin-yong-9781529432671","title":"A Hero Born","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNOW A RECORD-BREAKING FILM STARRING \u003ci\u003eTHE UNTAMED'S\u003c\/i\u003e XIAO ZHAN\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese \u003ci\u003eLORD OF THE RINGS\u003c\/i\u003e - now in English for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe series every Chinese reader has been enjoying for decades - 300 million copies sold.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eTIME \u003c\/i\u003emagazine's 100 Best Fantasy Novels of All Time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e combined.\" - Nick Frisch, \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Like every fairy tale you've ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along.\" - Jamie Buxton, \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChina: 1200 A.D.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, a disparate nation of great warriors is about to be united by a warlord whose name will endure for eternity: Genghis Khan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuo Jing, son of a murdered Song patriot, grew up with Genghis Khan's army. He is humble, loyal, perhaps not altogether wise, and is fated from birth to one day confront an opponent who is the opposite of him in every way: privileged, cunning and flawlessly trained in the martial arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by his faithful \u003ci\u003eshifus\u003c\/i\u003e, The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing must return to China - to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing - to fulfil his destiny. But in a divided land riven by war and betrayal, his courage and his loyalties will be tested at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated from the Chinese by Anna Holmwood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710405005548,"sku":"9781529432671","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14748433482732.jpg?v=1754140502"},{"product_id":"a-past-unearthed-by-jin-yong-9781529417531","title":"A Past Unearthed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHE CHINESE \"LORD OF THE RINGS\" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTHE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\"Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars' combined\" - \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\"If you haven't read Jin Yong's work, you haven't yet fully experienced the fantasy genre\" - FONDA LEE\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHINA, 1237 A.D.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eGenghis Khan is dead. The Mongolians, led by the conqueror's third son, Ogedai, have vanquished the Jurchen Jin Empire, and now turn their armies on their ally the Great Song Empire. A dozen years have passed since the second Contest of Mount Hua.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eA new generation of martial artists are vying for recognition in the jianghu, but as the fall of their country looms closer, the making of a hero depends on more than mere kung fu skills.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eA chance meeting with his father's sworn brother Guo Jing lifts Penance Yang from a life of vagrancy and initiates him into the martial world to which his parents Yang Kang and Mercy Mu once belonged.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003ePlaced under the care of the Quanzhen Sect at their base in the Zhongnan Mountains, Penance stumbles across the mysterious history behind the founding of this most respected martial school and embarks on a journey that forces him to come to terms with his family's past as well as secrets of his own heart.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated from the Chinese by Gigi Chang\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710534570220,"sku":"9781529417531","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14597033482732.jpg?v=1754155193"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jin-yong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}