The Riddle Of The Purple Emperor

By Mary E. Hanshew And Thomas W. Hanshew

The riddle of the purple emperor follows a master of disguise drawn into a case involving a family legacy tainted by a cursed jewel. At the center is a diamond of great value and greater misfortune, whose history has left a trail of fear and suspicion. As the story unfolds, the protagonist confronts a world shaped by wealth, secrecy, and the lengths people go to preserve reputation. A country estate becomes the site of hidden motives and generational burdens, where the appearance of civility masks deep unease. The journey begins at a train station and moves through conversations that hint at danger, culminating in an invitation to a place where tragedy once unfolded and may yet again. The narrative explores how objects of desire can dominate lives, how history shapes behavior, and how truth can be buried under layers of performance and inherited silence. The jewel is not just a treasure but a lens through which guilt, greed, and illusion are magnified, demanding clarity in a world built on deception.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371817267
• ISBN13: 9789371817264
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"