Barry Hughart

1 series 3 books in order

Barry Hughart is a widely acclaimed writer whose first novel, Bridge of Birds, won the World Fantasy Award for best novel. The other novels in The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox include The Story of the Stone and Eight Skilled Gentlemen.

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The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox

Series by Barry Hughart

The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox

3 books in order · 1984–1991

  1. Cover of Bridge of Birds

    Bridge of Birds

    1984 · Barry Hughart

    “Li Kao may have a slight flaw in his character but the book has none. I recommend it unconditionally and I predict Barry Hughart has quite a future…

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  2. Cover of The Story of the Stone

    The Story of the Stone

    1988 · Barry Hughart

    Set in a mythical, medieval China where folklore and history are indistinguishable, a dead monk, an ancientand now missingmanuscript, and a ghostly…

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  3. Cover of Eight Skilled Gentlemen

    Eight Skilled Gentlemen

    1991 · Barry Hughart

    The third book in the Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox series When a resepcted mandarin is murdered in the heart of the Forbidden City,…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Barry Hughart written?

We list 3 books by Barry Hughart across 1 series, published between 1984–1991 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Barry Hughart's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Bridge of Birds.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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