Acceptable: Has been read but is in acceptable condition. Wear on cover, minor water damage on first few pages. No tears, no writing, no highlighting, no missing pages. Actual book is pictured.

Title: The Haunted Monastery
Author: Robert van Gulik
Genre: Historical Mystery, Detective Fiction
Themes: Supernatural Elements, Crime Investigation, Justice
Publication Date: 1961

Blurb:
Set in Imperial China during the Tang dynasty, The Haunted Monastery follows Judge Dee and his entourage as they seek refuge from a mountain storm in a Taoist monastery. The serene facade of the monastery quickly unravels when the Abbott Jade mysteriously dies after delivering an ecstatic sermon. While the monks attribute his death to supernatural causes, Judge Dee suspects foul play. Recalling the alleged accidental deaths of three young women in the same monastery, he delves into a complex investigation, seeking clues in unexpected places—including the eyes of a cat—to unravel cases of impersonation and murder. A painting by one of the victims ultimately reveals the truth, propelling Judge Dee on a quest for justice and retribution.