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

Name: The Peking Express: The Bandits Who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of China
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Book Synopsis: 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. 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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Embark on a riveting journey through history with "The Peking Express: The Bandits Who Stole a Train". This thrilling true story unfolds like a Murder on the Orient Express-style adventure, set in China's republican era. Get ready to be captivated by train-robbing revolutionaries and passengers who got more than they bargained for. Step aboard for an unforgettable ride filled with suspense and intrigue!

Experience the opulence and luxury of the Peking Express as you join Shanghai publisher John Benjamin Powell on his fateful first-class journey. Rub shoulders with intriguing characters like the mysterious Italian lawyer Giuseppe Musso and American heiress Lucy Aldrich. Brace yourself for a tale of high-stakes drama, political intrigue, and daring escapades that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Dive into a world of betrayal, bravery, and rebellion as charismatic bandit leader Sun Mei-yao launches a daring plan that shakes the foundations of the Peking Express. Witness the clash between power and defiance, as a thousand bandits take center stage in a showdown that reverberates through history. With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, "The Peking Express" unveils a saga of epic proportions that will leave you spellbound.

Don't miss out on this gripping tale that inspired Hollywood movies and left an indelible mark on China's tumultuous civil war era. Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding action, unexpected twists, and larger-than-life characters that populate the pages of "The Peking Express: The Bandits Who Stole a Train". Order your copy today and embark on a thrilling literary adventure!

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