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The Book and the Sword

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  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: January 17, 2009
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 45
  • Networks: China Education Television
  • Genres: Drama

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The Book and the Sword(2009)

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Overview

The Book and the Sword is a 2008 Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CETV-3 in China in 2009. It starred Qiao Zhenyu, Adam Cheng, Niki Chow and Liu Dekai in the leading roles.

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Season 1

45 episodes • 2009

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