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Dive into The Wallet of Kai Lung, a captivating collection of fantasy tales by Ernest Bramah. These enchanting stories, featuring the charming itinerant storyteller Kai Lung from ancient China, weave together humor, wisdom, and adventure. Hailed as a significant work in the realm of fantasy literature, this collection includes tales that were notably featured in the esteemed Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series. - Summary by Alan Winterrowd (from Wikipedia)

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. From their pens to your your ears.

Ernest Bramah was born on 20th March 1868. He was an intensely private man and very little about his life was ever released. He obtained success in his own right with the creation of the storyteller Kai Lung with humourous tales set in China, usually laced with fantasy elements. There seems to have been a certain vogue for stories with an oriental element at this time, which Bramah was happy to take advantage of. In 1914 Bramah created the blind detective Max Carrados. Despite the obvious obstacle to his deductive powers, he was a literary and commercial success.

Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Now he gets his own back, introducing 16 tales of detectives whose abilities rival that of the great Sherlock Holmes.

Ernest Bramah, best known for his Kai Lung series, was equally celebrated for his detective tales during his lifetime. This collection brings to life Max Carrados, hailed as the first blind detective in literature. Carrados breaks the mold of the stereotypical detective, joining the ranks of French, Belgian, aristocratic, royal, ecclesiastical, and even happily married detectives. The stories, narrated by Andy Minter, offer a compelling blend of intrigue and suspense, setting Carrados apart in the world of detective fiction.

Dive into the fascinating world of Max Carrados, a detective unlike any other. Despite his blindness, Carrados has honed his other senses to an extraordinary degree, and with the keen observational skills of his trusted butler, no case is too challenging. As he unravels the most complex mysteries, Carrados exceptional abilities will astonish, captivate, and delight you. Join us for a thrilling journey with Max Carrados, where his unique vision offers a fresh perspective on detective work.