A Love Illicit : Return of the Condor Heroes Volume 2 - Jin Yong

A Love Illicit : Return of the Condor Heroes Volume 2 - Jin Yong

Jin Yong

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Published 19 November 2026

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  • Pages · 480 pages
  • Publication Date · 19/11/2026
  • Genre · Myth & legend told as fiction
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THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD. "Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker"Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along." Jamie Buxton, Daily MailFor the first time in years, Penance Yang leaves the Zhongnan Mountains - to look for his martial teacher, the Dragon Maiden. As he roams the Central Plains, he begins to unravel the true reason behind her abrupt departure and becomes embroiled in rivalries between different kung fu clans. On his travels he will witness the final battle between two of the greatest martial masters of the age and find purpose in the epic struggle to hold back the Mongol hordes from achieving total victory against the Great Song Empire. But even if he manages to find the Dragon Maiden, it will be impossible for the martial world to accept their mutual affection, for love between student and teacher is expressly forbidden. And a woman of her beauty and fearlessness is likely to be coveted by many powerful warriors - Penance may find himself at odds with a deadly rival who believes that nothing merits dishonour in matters of love and war. Translated from the Chinese by Gigi Chang

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