The Secret Valley·Jade Branches/秘密谷·玉交枝

<p>Mandarin Ducks and Butterflies School & Representative Bestsellers of Republican China</p><p>鸳鸯蝴蝶派代表作品</p><p></p><p>This captivating novel blends romantic legend with social realism centering around a pair of precious jade carvings (Jade Branches) in a mysterious hidden valley. Set in the Republican era the story unfolds through intricate relationships and fateful encounters among a group of vividly portrayed characters.</p><p></p><p>Zhang Henshui masterfully weaves elements of chivalric romance family vendettas and wartime love stories. The journey of the jade artifacts serves as a mirror reflecting humanity's virtues and flaws while highlighting people's perseverance in pursuing truth and justice during turbulent times.</p><p></p><p>《秘密谷·玉交枝》是张恨水创作的一部兼具浪漫传奇与社会写实风格的长篇小说。故事以神秘的秘密谷为背景，围绕一对玉雕珍品玉交枝展开，讲述了民国时期一群人物因命运纠葛而引发的爱恨情仇。</p><p></p><p>张恨水巧妙地将江湖奇情、家族恩怨与乱世儿女情长熔于一炉，既有扑朔迷离的悬疑情节，又有缠绵悱恻的爱情描写。小说通过玉交枝这一信物的辗转流离，折射出人性的善恶美丑，展现了动荡年代中人们对真情与正义的坚守。</p>