Qin Xianglian: A Beijing Opera introduces the story of Qin Xianglian suing her husband Chen Shimei, a married man with children who married the princess and refused to recognize his wife Qin Xianglian and children. Qin wins the case on the verdict of Bao Zheng. The drama ends with the execution of Chen Shimei. The schools and roles of Beijing Opera are also discussed in the book.《京剧：秦香莲》通过介绍"秦香莲"故事来源、主要人物及舞台表演，分析故事情节、人物塑造及舞台元素等，并紧紧围绕主人公秦香莲，讲述了离家、结婚、杀庙、铡美等主要情节。同时，本书介绍了京剧的发展历程，剧目种类、京剧派别及生旦净末等戏曲角色以及京剧的舞台艺术，有助于读者通过英语了解京剧及京剧《秦香莲》所蕴含的丰富文化意义。