This is another of Berry's detective/adventure stories introducing the reader to interesting places and people. The tomb in the title is that of China's first emperor, Qin shi, located close by that of the famous army of terracotta soldiers. Americans Cotton Malone and Cassiopeia Vitt stumble into a struggle for China's future featuring eunuchs, a stolen little boy, oil, and Chinese politicians along with a few Russians thrown in for good measure. Berry offers a quick read with historical and geographical insights.
Thank you to Melvin Steely for his review.
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