Jia Jin is a contemporary Chinese writer from Xi'an, the ancient imperial capital known as Chang'an. Her literary career is distinguished by her historical novels, which are characterized by meticulous research and a deep immersion in past eras, with a particular focus on the Tang and Song dynasties. In her works, Jia Jin combines the grand narrative of historical events with the stories of minor characters—often common figures such as artisans, low-ranking officials, or women—offering an original and humanizing perspective on the daily life of the period. Her style, which blends the precision of an essay with the fluidity of a narrative, has earned her critical acclaim and several literary awards in China, establishing her as a significant voice in the country's historical fiction landscape. Her ability to bring the material and social details of the past to life is considered one of the hallmarks of her work.