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Mar 18, 2022
Brenda
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it was amazing
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Harriet Gordon had been enjoying her part in the rehearsals of Pirates of Penzance with the Singapore Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society, listening to the lyrical voice of the lead singer/artist and her partner while checking costumes and drinking tea. But when fire roared through the costumes room, and the body of the leading man was found inside, the shock reverberated around the members. Harriet was doing her bit to help Inspector Curran with the investigation as it turned out Tony had been
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This is another brilliant story in this series, I do love my visits to 1910 Singapore and catching up with Harriet Gordon, Robert Curran and the rest of the wonderful characters that have played a big part in this series. A M Stuart brings the setting, the era and characters to life with a well-researched story, I could barely put it down.
Harriet has been thoroughly enjoying being a part of the Singapore Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society as they are rehearsing for their big night with The Pi ...more
Harriet has been thoroughly enjoying being a part of the Singapore Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society as they are rehearsing for their big night with The Pi ...more

Another well-written episode in the Harriet Gordon series. Curran's personal story progresses more in this installment while Harriet takes a secondary role. The historical details are fascinating & the climate ominous, setting emotions on edge. I did not imagine that I would enjoy a series set in colonial Singapore quite so much.
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Mar 19, 2022
Jen
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