The Peking Express

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The Bandits Who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of China

By James M. Zimmerman

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In The Peking Express, James M. Zimmerman crafts a gripping tale set against the backdrop of 1920s China. The story follows the abduction of a train filled with international passengers, orchestrated by a band of daring outlaws. As tensions rise, both the captors and captives must navigate a perilous journey filled with unexpected alliances and cultural confrontations, making it a riveting read in the Crime & Thriller genre.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller if you're fascinated by true historical events and intense narratives. Set against the backdrop of a dramatic train hijacking in 1920s China, it offers a compelling mix of suspense, cultural exploration, and human resilience, ideal for those who relish real-life adventures with a thrilling edge.

The Peking Express

The thrilling true story of train-robbing revolutionaries and passengers who got more than they paid for in this Murder on the Orient Express-style adventure, set in China's republican era.

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In May 1923, when Shanghai publisher and reporter John Benjamin Powell bought a first-class ticket for the Peking Express, he pictured an idyllic overnight journey on a brand-new train of unprecedented luxury—exactly what the advertisements promised. Seeing his fellow passengers, including mysterious Italian lawyer Giuseppe Musso, a confidante of Mussolini and lawyer for the opium trade, and American heiress Lucy Aldrich, sister-in-law of John D. Rockefeller Jr., he knew it would be an unforgettable trip.

Charismatic bandit leader and populist rabble-rouser Sun Mei-yao had also taken notice of the new train from Shanghai to Peking. On the night of Powell's trip of a lifetime, Sun launched his plan to make a brazen political statement: he and a thousand fellow bandits descended on the train, capturing dozens of hostages.

Aided by local proxy authorities, the humiliated Peking government soon furiously gave chase. At the bandits' mountain stronghold, a five-week siege began.

Brilliantly written, with new and original research, The Peking Express tells the incredible true story of a clash that shocked the world—becoming so celebrated it inspired several Hollywood movies—and set the course for China's two-decade civil war.

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The Peking Express has received acclaim for its vivid storytelling and meticulous research into a 1923 train hijacking in China. Reviewers highlight Zimmerman's ability to weave a gripping historical narrative filled with memorable characters and dramatic suspense. The book is praised for its engaging depiction of the political and social turmoil in China during that era, offering readers an immersive look into a nearly forgotten chapter of history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781541701700

Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Illustration: 26 B/W illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 352

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Asian History Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Fiction History & Military James M. Zimmerman True Crime

About the Author

James M. Zimmerman is a Beijing-based lawyer who has lived and worked in China for over 25 years. He is among China's leading foreign lawyers and represents companies and individuals confronted with the political and legal complexities of doing business in Mainland China. He is the author of the China Law Deskbook, published by the American Bar Association, and is frequently featured as a political commentator on US-China relations in various print and broadcast media around the globe. He is the former four-term Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China. In addition to Beijing, he maintains a home in San Diego, California.