Cora Linn Daniels
The Bronze Buddha: A Mystery is a novel written by Cora Linn Daniels and first published in 1898. The story is set in San Francisco and follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in the city’s Chinatown district. The victim is a wealthy businessman named Mr. Wong, who is found dead in his shop with a bronze Buddha statue nearby. The police are initially stumped by the case, but a young woman named Miss Hilda Adams, who works as a nurse, becomes involved in the investigation and begins to uncover clues that may lead to the killer’s identity. Along the way, Miss Adams encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a Chinese detective and a group of opium smugglers. The Bronze Buddha: A Mystery is a fast-paced and engaging read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of San Francisco’s Chinatown in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
