Midnight in Peking: how the murder of a young Englishwoman haunted the last days of old China
(Book)
Historian and China expert Paul French uncovers the truth behind the notorious murder of Pamela Werner, and offers a rare glimpse of the last days of colonial Peking.
Notes
French, P. (2012). Midnight in Peking: how the murder of a young Englishwoman haunted the last days of old China. New York, Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)French, Paul, 1966-. 2012. Midnight in Peking: How the Murder of a Young Englishwoman Haunted the Last Days of Old China. New York, Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)French, Paul, 1966-, Midnight in Peking: How the Murder of a Young Englishwoman Haunted the Last Days of Old China. New York, Penguin Books, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)French, Paul. Midnight in Peking: How the Murder of a Young Englishwoman Haunted the Last Days of Old China. New York, Penguin Books, 2012.
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