About “The Story of the Stone”
Set in a mythical, medieval China where folklore and history are indistinguishable, a dead monk, an ancientand now missingmanuscript, and a ghostly murderer entice the venerable Master Li and his faithful companion Number Ten Ox into the Valley of Sorrows for a deadly and uproarious confrontation with the long-dead Laughing Prince. (Description courtesy of Penguin Random House.)
Book details
- First published
- 1988
- Latest edition
- 2011 · ISBN 9780307800978
- Pages
- 236
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Story of the Stone?
The Story of the Stone by Barry Hughart has 236 pages.
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