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Highly recommend this mystery.Rich in historical detail during Britain‘s colonial rule of Singapore(1910).It‘s dank humidity, searing,heat,squishy mud,swarming mosquitoes,all contribute to the story‘s oppressive atmosphere. In contrast, the lush landscape sparkles when the sun returns.In an effort to escape her past, Harriet Gordon joins her minister brother in Singapore. Seeking to pay her way, she advertises ⬇️
kspenmoll her typing services. When she arrives at her new client‘s home,she discovers both he & his Burmese servant murdered. She becomes embroiled in the murder investigation with Inspector Robert Curran. Together they face the deceit & treachery of a “cabal”, a dangerous, ruthless,gang of sapphire & ruby thieves. Plot twists & surprises make this a taught, thrilling story. (edited) 3y