The Jade King History of a Chinese Muslim Family

The Jade King (穆斯林的葬礼): Set in the specific milieu of Beijing's Muslim community with its jade artisans, astute merchants, hardworking housewives, and its young people struggling to assert their independence and individuality in the face of religious and social bigotry. Central to the theme of this tragic novel is the four harrowing love stories of father, son, aunt, and daughter, each a victim of prejudice and fate.