In A Bond Undone, the sequel to A Hero Born, Guo Jing must find the ancient scrolls that grant the ultimate kung fun magic.
In A Bond Undone, the sequel to A Hero Born, Guo Jing must find the ancient scrolls that grant the ultimate king fun magic. Guo Jing and his sweetheart Lotus Huang journey through Jin and Song territory in search for answers about his past while being hunted by someone bent on revenge. But then, he's drawn into a deadly struggle for the legendary Nine Yin Manual, a martial arts manual that can give a warrior the ultimate kung fu abilities.
Meanwhile, back in Jin territory, Yang Kang, the prince Guo Jing is destined to battle, learns of his true parentage and his life is thrust into chaos. He must make a choice: will he continue enjoying the life he's only ever known, awarded to him by the murderers of his father, or give it up to avenge him?
A Bond Undone is a tale of duty and justice, love and honor, treachery and brotherhood, and how far one is willing to go for their bonds.
Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 544 pages
ISBN-10: 1250250110
Item Weight: 1.4 lbs
Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.4 x 9.3 inches
"Full of noble heroes and pitched battles, Cha's stories were epic, featuring not just fantastical kung fu swordsmen who can fly and walk on water, but also complex characters and plots woven into dramatic historical events." - CNN
"Widely known by his pen name, Jin Yong, his work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars' combined." - The New Yorker
"His works were loved by generations - both in China and worldwide." - BBC
Jin Yong (pen name of Louis Cha) was a true phenomenon in the Chinese-speaking world. Born in Mainland China, he spent most of his life writing novels and editing newspapers in Hong Kong. His enormously popular martial arts novels have become modern classics and remain a must-read for readers looking for danger and adventure.
GIGI CHANG translates from Chinese into English. Her translations include classical Chinese dramas for the Royal Shakespeare Company and contemporary Chinese plays for London's Royal Court Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Festival and Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre.
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