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It was 1910 when Harriet Gordon escaped the tragedy of her past to Singapore. Her brother, Reverend Julian Edwards, was master at the local school and Harriet did some unpaid work for St. Thomas. But needing funds saw her advertising herself as a personal secretary and when she began typing the manuscript for Sir Oswald Newbold, she had no idea her acquaintance with him would cause such dramatic changes in her life.
The murder of Newbold was particularly vicious – Harriet finding him was shocking ...more
The murder of Newbold was particularly vicious – Harriet finding him was shocking ...more
This is such an awesome story, I do love a good mystery and this one hit the spot, set in Singapore in 1910, MS Stuart took me back in time to murders and a gang smuggling gems and a story that I did not want to put down. I am loving Harriet and Inspector Robert Curran and am truly thrilled that this book is the start of a series.
Harriet Gordon has decided to start afresh in Singapore with her brother, Reverend Julian who runs a school, Harriet has been through a lot and is settling in in Singap ...more
Harriet Gordon has decided to start afresh in Singapore with her brother, Reverend Julian who runs a school, Harriet has been through a lot and is settling in in Singap ...more
I don't usually read historicals but I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Loved the Singapore setting of the time and the accurate details.
Harriet Gordon is such a strong character, I'm looking forward to further adventures with her, Inspector Robert Curran and an interesting array of secondary characters.
I also liked how the mystery unfolded.
The entire book had a hint of Agatha Christie about it, and I devoured her books when I was younger.
Bring on book 2! ...more
Loved the Singapore setting of the time and the accurate details.
Harriet Gordon is such a strong character, I'm looking forward to further adventures with her, Inspector Robert Curran and an interesting array of secondary characters.
I also liked how the mystery unfolded.
The entire book had a hint of Agatha Christie about it, and I devoured her books when I was younger.
Bring on book 2! ...more
What a wonderful read by AM Stuart. 1910 The indomitable Harriet Gordon discovers a murder but instead of falling apart shows her merit.
The book is full of wonderful nuanced characters who bring the book to life. The writing is lively and interesting and I really enjoyed the novel. Look forward to reading the next one.
The book is full of wonderful nuanced characters who bring the book to life. The writing is lively and interesting and I really enjoyed the novel. Look forward to reading the next one.
4.5*
I really enjoyed this first book in a historical mystery series set in Singapore in the 1910s. It's off to a brilliant start. Harriet Gordon is a clever, sensible & compassionate woman, & her supporting characters are all likeable, interesting people.
Harriet joined her brother in colonial Singapore, took paid secretarial work to supplement their household income & ended up in a world of trouble when her employer was brutally murdered. Both the action & the Singaporean environment were very w ...more
I really enjoyed this first book in a historical mystery series set in Singapore in the 1910s. It's off to a brilliant start. Harriet Gordon is a clever, sensible & compassionate woman, & her supporting characters are all likeable, interesting people.
Harriet joined her brother in colonial Singapore, took paid secretarial work to supplement their household income & ended up in a world of trouble when her employer was brutally murdered. Both the action & the Singaporean environment were very w ...more
Oct 04, 2021
Lucinda
marked it as to-read
Jan 19, 2025
Lisa - (Aussie Girl)
marked it as to-read
