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New to the genre? These 4 are the books to read first.

A Hero Born
Jin Yong
The first volume of the trilogy that defined post-war New School wuxia, setting the standard for sect dynamics and training arcs.
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The Eleventh Son
Gu Long
A concise, noir-influenced story that displays Gu Long's trademark focus on lonely protagonists, drinking, and rapid sword duels.
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The Deer and the Cauldron
Jin Yong
Jin Yong's final novel, which satirizes the genre by placing an unprincipled, non-martial protagonist into the center of historic upheavals.
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Sentimental Swordsman Ruthless Sword (Set 2 Volumes) (Drawing Collection of the) (Paperback)
Gu Long
A prime example of Gu Long's detective-style plotting, centering on the wandering dagger specialist Li Xunhuan.
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