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“He had never before been invited to dine by a client, but neither had he been asked to drive a getaway vehicle. It was all rather thrilling. The only person about whom he wasn’t entirely sure was the Chinese butler.” Ranjit Singh, Shanghai taxi driver
Shanghai, 1935. Well, this was a pretty nervous read! We are reminded throughout that Shanghai is a dangerous place with people from all over the world doing all kinds of business, legal, illegal, and lethal. Rowly and his friends are reminded by ...more
“He had never before been invited to dine by a client, but neither had he been asked to drive a getaway vehicle. It was all rather thrilling. The only person about whom he wasn’t entirely sure was the Chinese butler.” Ranjit Singh, Shanghai taxi driver
Shanghai, 1935. Well, this was a pretty nervous read! We are reminded throughout that Shanghai is a dangerous place with people from all over the world doing all kinds of business, legal, illegal, and lethal. Rowly and his friends are reminded by ...more
Another altercation between Rowland Sinclair and some thugs saw his brother Wilfred send Rowly to Singapore in his stead where he had to represent Wil in international wool negotiations. Edna, Clyde and Milton accompanied him, their thoughts to enjoy the cultures of Shanghai, with some sightseeing as well. But it wasn’t long before murder took over; Rowly was the main suspect and while not incarcerated, he was watched. Their search for the killer took them to the dark side of the city, where dru
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Thoroughly enjoyed this but it did take me a long time to read. More me than the book.
There are great titbits of history and it's a rollicking 1930s murder mystery. Terrific Aussie recurring characters and an interesting range of characters popping up in an exotic Shanghai just prior to the onset of WW2.
Just enough smoke and mirrors to make it entertaining but not over involved. Such a relaxing read that I found myself lulled into a sleepy state sometimes. It might have also been the smoke I wa ...more
There are great titbits of history and it's a rollicking 1930s murder mystery. Terrific Aussie recurring characters and an interesting range of characters popping up in an exotic Shanghai just prior to the onset of WW2.
Just enough smoke and mirrors to make it entertaining but not over involved. Such a relaxing read that I found myself lulled into a sleepy state sometimes. It might have also been the smoke I wa ...more
Another great Rowland Sinclair novel. The team go to China and Rowland finds a beautiful woman's body in his room. It's a murder of course, which Rowland and the team must solve.
Always love Sulari's work. ...more
Always love Sulari's work. ...more
