Judge Dee at Work

Chapter 1: The Case of the Murdered Merchant

* Summary: A wealthy merchant, Lao Fu, is found murdered in his mansion. Judge Dee is summoned to investigate.
* Real example: The murder of a rich merchant in Tang dynasty China.

Chapter 2: The Mysterious Witness

* Summary: Dee interviews a witness, a young woman named Li Hsiu, who claims to have seen the killer. However, her testimony is inconsistent.
* Real example: A woman who witnessed a murder but gave unreliable information.

Chapter 3: The Hidden Fortune

* Summary: Dee discovers that Lao Fu was involved in a secret transaction with a corrupt official. The missing money from the transaction becomes a key clue.
* Real example: A Tang dynasty official embezzling funds from the government.

Chapter 4: The Suspicious Servant

* Summary: Dee interrogates Lao Fu's servant, a man named Chang, who has a motive to kill his master. However, Chang's alibi seems solid.
* Real example: A servant who killed his wealthy master for personal gain.

Chapter 5: The Missing Diamond

* Summary: A valuable diamond, known as "The Flower of Heaven," is stolen during the investigation. Dee suspects it may be connected to the murder.
* Real example: The theft of a priceless artifact during a Tang dynasty murder case.

Chapter 6: The Final Confrontation

* Summary: Dee uncovers the truth about Lao Fu's murder and the stolen diamond. He confronts the killer, a corrupt official who had conspired with Chang.
* Real example: The revelation of a corrupt official as the mastermind behind a murder.

Chapter 7: Justice Served

* Summary: The killer is apprehended, and the stolen diamond is recovered. Justice is served, and order is restored to the district.
* Real example: The successful resolution of a murder case, restoring harmony to the community.