Celebrated as one of Singapore's premier authors, this book showcases the author's exceptional storytelling and literary prowess. The narrative explores rich themes and intricate character development, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of Singapore. With a unique voice and insightful perspective, the author captivates audiences, making this work a significant contribution to contemporary literature.
Continuation of the Su Lin series, award-nominated historical crime fiction set in 1940s Singapore, in the aftermath of WWII
The next title in the Mystery Tree series, exploring Singapore after the Japanese retreat and in the aftermath of WWII.
The latest mystery featuring teenage sleuth Su Lin, from award-winning Singaporean writer Ovidia Yu
Funny and biting satire of the Singapore Dream
The latest mystery featuring teenage sleuth Su Lin, from award-winning Singaporean writer Ovidia Yu
"Mirza, a secretive neighbour of the Chens in Japanese Occupied Singapore, is a known collaborator and blackmailer. So when he is murdered in his garden, clutching a branch of mimosa, the suspects include local acquaintances, Japanese officials - and hisown daughters. Su Lin's Uncle Chen is among those rounded up by the Japanese as reprisal. Hideki Tagawa, a former spy expelled by police officer Le Froy and a power in the new regime, offers Su Lin her uncle's life in exchange for using her fluency in languages and knowledge of locals to find the real killer. Su Lin soon discovers Hideki has an ulterior motive. Friends, enemies and even the victim are not what they seem. There is more at stake here than one man's life. Su Lin must find out who killed Mirza and why, before Le Froy and other former colleagues detained or working with the resistance suffer the consequences of Mirza's last secret."-- Provided by publisher
Su Lin is doing her dream job: assistant at Singapore's brand-new detective agency. Until Bald Bernie decides a local girl can't be trusted with private investigations, and replaces her with a new secretary--pretty, privileged, and white. So Su Lin's not the only person finding it hard to mourn Bernie after he's found dead in the filing room.room.
The second novel in Ovidia Yu's delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, featuring amateur sleuth Su Lin
1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly - and in mysterious circumstances - mission school-educated local girl Su Lin - an aspiring journalist trying to escape an arranged marriage - is invited to take her place.But then another murder at the residence occurs and it seems very likely that a killer is stalking the corridors of Government House. It now takes all Su Lin's traditional skills and intelligence to help British-born Chief Inspector Thomas LeFroy solve the murders - and escape with her own life.