Trapped in a Taoist monastery, where three young women died allegedly accidental deaths, Judge Dee seeks clues in the eyes of a cat to solve cases of impersonation and murder. A painting by one of the victims reveals lies surrounding the murders and helps Judge Dee seek revenge on the murderer. "The China of old, in Mr. van Gulik's skilled hands, comes vividly alive again." --Allen J. Hubin, New York Times Book Review "If you have not yet discovered Judge Dee and his faithful Sgt. Hoong, I envy you that initial pleasure which comes form the discovery of a great detective story. For the magistrate of Poo-yang belongs in the select group of fictional detectives headed by the renowned Sherlock Holmes." --Robert Kirsch, Los Angeles Times Also available: The Chinese Bell Murders, The Chinese Gold Murders, The Chinese Lake Murders, The Chinese Nail Murders, The Emperor's Pearl, Judge Dee at Work, The Lacquer Screen, The Monkey and the Tiger, Murder in Canton, Necklace and Calabash, The Phantom of the Temple, Poets and Murder, The Red Pavilion, and The Willow Pattern.