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.
Crown Colony Series
Step into the vibrant yet dangerous world of 1930s Singapore in this captivating crime series. Follow an intelligent young woman who, while working as a governess for the Acting Governor, finds herself drawn into solving perplexing mysteries. She navigates a landscape of colonial intrigue, social complexities, and hidden dangers to uncover the truth.
