This mystery series plunges readers into the heart of contemporary Beijing, a city undergoing immense cultural and economic transformation. Follow a sharp, modern private investigator as she tackles complex cases that often delve into China's turbulent past. Each investigation unearths hidden conspiracies and personal secrets, forcing her to confront the shadowed histories of both the nation and her own family. It's a compelling blend of thrilling detective work and a vivid exploration of tradition versus modernity.
This gripping debut novel in a new mystery series features an unforgettable female detective in todays Beijing, whose search for a missing artifact leads her to discover the dishonorable secrets of her nation's culture-and her family's past.
The author’s life journey is marked by significant historical events, including her childhood in a labor camp and participation in the 1989 Student Democracy Movement at Tiananmen Square. A graduate of Peking University and Carnegie Mellon University, she spent over a decade as a business professor in the U.S. and U.K. Now a full-time writer, she resides in London with her family, bringing a rich cultural and academic background to her work.