Kai Lung’s Golden Hours

Kai Lung’s Golden Hours is a 1922 novel by Ernest Bramah, part of the Kai Lung series, which blends elements of satire, adventure, and Chinese-inspired fantasy. The series is renowned for its witty humor, cultural allusions, and the central figure of Kai Lung, a storyteller with a talent for crafting elaborate, often humorous tales. In Kai Lung’s Golden Hours, the novel follows the further adventures of Kai Lung, a humble, though extraordinarily clever and resourceful, Chinese raconteur who is caught up in various moral dilemmas, adventures, and challenges while navigating through the intrigues of his world. The story’s title, Golden Hours, refers to the concept of ideal, precious moments in life—often fleeting and elusive—and serves as a reflection on the transience of good fortune.