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Jin Yong and the Wuxia genre. Laszlo chats with author Alice Poon

The China History Podcast

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Honoring Chinese Fiction through Fantasy Novels

The author released a two-book series called The Sword Maiden from the Moon, with the first book named Heavenly Sword and the newly released second book called Earthly Blaze. The series combines fantasy, historical fiction, and Chinese mythical folklore. The author honors Jin Yong's birthday by emulating his writing style, weaving fantasy elements around historical characters and events. The novels feature the real-life rebel leader Tang Sire from the early Ming dynasty, set against a backdrop of Chinese mythology and folklore.

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