The Deer and the Cauldron
鹿鼎记
"The greatest anti-hero in wuxia — a trickster rises from brothel to imperial court."
The Deer and the Cauldron — Reading Order
📖 The Deer and the Cauldron (Complete Novel)
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Should You Read This?
The greatest anti-hero in wuxia — a trickster rises from brothel to imperial court.
About The Deer and the Cauldron
Written by Jin Yong, The Deer and the Cauldron is a complete Wuxia (martial arts) series spanning 1 book. The greatest anti-hero in wuxia — a trickster rises from brothel to imperial court. Its martial arts, comedy, historical themes are laid out so you always know which book comes next.
Original title: 鹿鼎记 — translated to English and available for Western readers.
Where to Read The Deer and the Cauldron
This series is available via fan translations only — see the guide above for where to find it.
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