A classic Chinese detective novel from the late Qing dynasty. Based on the life of the official 施世纶 shī​shì​lún, it recounts stories of his crime-solving, law enforcement, and battles against corruption during the Kangxi era. The book is also known by several alternate titles including 施公案传 shī​gōng'àn​zhuàn, 施案奇闻 shī'àn​qí​wén, and 百断奇观 bǎi​duàn​qí​guān.

A biography or life story; a historical narrative or novel based on a person's life; commentaries on classics or ancient texts