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Double Identity

Rating 2.9
Word count
331K words
Chapters
34
ISBN
9787520507493

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Summary

Set in Shanghai in the early 1940s, when White Terror reigned, the novel tells of the covert and deadly struggle among Nationalist, Communist, Japanese and puppet agents over a Japanese underground Communist who fled Tokyo for Shanghai. Before the war, Huo Zifei, a young student who had received special training in Japan, returns home to marry his fiancée, only to be intercepted and imprisoned by the Kuomintang's Military Statistics Bureau. Four years later, Huo Zifei is forced to pose as the husband of the beautiful MSS agent Jiang Shuying and go to Shanghai on an undercover mission code-named "Water Margin." As the two weave among Japanese and puppet agents and face death together, feelings gradually grow; Jiang Shuying comes to love Huo Zifei, whom she once despised. Yet just as the two are in perfect accord and bound to each other in life and death, they unexpectedly encounter Qiao Li, Huo Zifei's fiancée from before he went abroad. Qiao Li's appearance means their double identities are exposed, and they seem to plunge into an abyss. In painful deliberation, Jiang Shuying goes to kill Qiao Li to silence her, only to learn that Qiao Li is also a Communist underground agent with a double identity, living undercover with her false husband Su Mufeng among the upper ranks of Japanese and puppet finance. Huo Zifei is a rare talent in covert warfare and also Qiao Li's fiancé; Su Mufeng deliberately lets Qiao Li approach him, which enrages Jiang Shuying. Torn, Huo Zifei faces his former fiancée and the partner bound to him in life and death—for whom should he fight? Whom should he love... At that time, in a special phase of the War of Resistance, the Japanese invaders, seeking a quick end to the war and a negotiated peace, intended to use biological and chemical weapons to force the Chinese military and people to make peace. With the nation in peril, they resolutely cast aside love and enmity, joined hands to assist Huo Zifei and Su Mufeng, and finally succeeded at sea in blowing up the Japanese warship transporting chemical weapons.

Editor's review

"Double Identity" is a literary work by Tang Luze, published by China Wenshi Press. With a distinctive narrative perspective and profound social insight, the book explores modern people's struggles and search between multiple social roles and the inner self. With delicate strokes and solid literary craft, Tang Luze builds a story world that is both close to reality and full of metaphor, leading readers to reflect constantly on the eternal question of identity as the plot unfolds. From a professional standpoint, the book's literary value lies in its multi-layered portrayal of human nature and its subtle presentation of the complexity of contemporary society. It is not simply a suspense or romance novel, but serious literature with philosophical overtones, suited to readers seeking a deep reading experience. In terms of reading value, the book can prompt deep thought about self and society, truth and performance, and has considerable inspirational and artistic merit.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers interested in themes of identity and self-exploration
  • Readers who enjoy literary fiction with a speculative bent
  • Deep observers of contemporary society and interpersonal relationships
  • Literary lovers who appreciate delicate psychological description and complex character portrayal

Not a good fit for

  • Readers seeking light entertainment and fast-paced plots
  • Readers impatient with serious literature or philosophical narrative

Reading tips

  1. Read in a quiet setting and immerse yourself, the better to appreciate the subtlety of the text
  2. Reflect on the multiple identities you play in your own life in light of the characters
  3. After reading, discuss with others and share different understandings of the question of identity

About the publisher

China Culture and History Press China · Founded in 1980

China Culture and History Press has long devoted itself to modern and contemporary literature and culture-and-history reading matter, with publishing directions centered on classic works, social novels, prose and miscellaneous writings, and Eastern philosophy, alongside culture-and-history periodicals such as Zongheng. Among the more than 1,500 titles in the collection, representative books include Zhang Henshui's Ti Xiao Yin Yuan, Lu Xun's Complete Classic Works (10 volumes) and Wild Grass, and Lao She's Four Generations Under One Roof series and the boxed set of Lao She's Classic Works (10 volumes), while its author resources are concentrated on figures such as Zhang Henshui, Lu Xun, Lao She and Sima Qian. Its publishing character lies in solid editorial work on culture-and-history source texts and in issuing famous authors' works in sets, balancing the readability of individual texts with the systematic presentation of complete collections for focused reading and collecting. Beyond these directions, public information on the press's contemporary original publishing is limited, so it is not elaborated here.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 引子
  3. 第一章 诓他出狱
  4. 第二章 双重身份
  5. 第三章 死里逃生
  6. 第四章 潜伏成功
  7. 第五章 色诱
  8. 第六章 妻子
  9. 第七章 7月23日
  10. 第八章 以敌毙敌
  11. 第九章 枪杀野田
  12. 第十章 第一回合
  13. 第十一章 宫崎云子
  14. 第十二章 色诱杀崔
  15. 第十三章 弄巧成拙
  16. 第十四章 电台
  17. 第十五章 交锋
  18. 第十六章 巧传情报
  19. 第十七章 清乡
  20. 第十八章 越俎代庖
  21. 第十九章 火烧生物刑讯室
  22. 第二十章 反间计
  23. 第二十一章 大汉奸的结局
  24. 第二十二章 冤家搭档
  25. 第二十三章 谋杀宫崎云子
  26. 第二十四章 夫妻相见
  27. 第二十五章 黄金大捷
  28. 第二十六章 玉观音之死
  29. 第二十七章 日本共谍
  30. 第二十八章 密电破译
  31. 第二十九章 毒杀宫崎云子
  32. 第三十章 破假成真
  33. 第三十一章 石破天惊
  34. 结尾

FAQ

What is the main plot of this book?
The book revolves around the roles the protagonist plays in family, career, society and other spheres, revealing through a series of events his inner conflicts and growth; its core is an exploration of modern people's identity predicaments and search for self.
What other works has Tang Luze written?
Tang Luze is a contemporary author whose works mostly deal with realistic subjects and emphasize psychological portrayal and social critique; for specific other works, consult relevant literary materials or publisher information.
What is the literary style of this book?
The style leans toward serious literature: calm and delicate narration, tense and expressive language, emphasis on psychological description and atmosphere, with a certain metaphorical and reflective quality.

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About the author

唐陆泽 Author

Tang Luze is an author about whom little public information is available. The library currently holds two of his works, The Politician and Dual Identity. Judging from these two titles, his writing falls mainly under the category of war and military fiction, with themes often involving political maneuvering, questions of identity, and military settings. The titles themselves suggest an emphasis on power relations and the multiple identities of characters, indicating that the author is skilled at placing figures within turbulent circumstances and using roles such as politicians and soldiers to bring out the tension between stance and choice. Because reliable information on his life, nationality, and writing chronology is lacking, it is not possible to confirm his educational background, creative experience, or awards, nor would it be appropriate to speculate about his personal history. The available material shows only that his output is small but thematically focused, with a style that tends toward plot-driven narration and identity conflict. For readers who enjoy military and political fiction, these two works by Tang Luze can serve as an entry point for understanding his writing, while more detailed information about the author remains to be supplemented by public sources.