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Foul Lady Fortune

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends
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Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong is a thrilling tale set in 1931 Shanghai, enveloped in political intrigue and espionage. The story centres around a young woman with remarkable abilities on a mission to uncover hidden threats and navigate dangerous alliances amidst a backdrop of looming war. It expertly combines elements of mystery, action, and romance in a complex layer of alliances and betrayals.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by fast-paced crime thrillers with a historical backdrop. Filled with mystery, espionage, and romance, it weaves a gripping tale set in 1930s Shanghai, offering a blend of political intrigue and personal quests for redemption. This story is perfect for readers who appreciate a richly detailed world and complex characters.

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Foul Lady Fortune

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights comes the first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of spies posing as a married couple to investigate a series of brutal murders in 1930s Shanghai.

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Assassin. Immortal. Spy.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights comes the first book in a captivating new duology, following an ill-matched pair of spies posing as a married couple to investigate a series of brutal murders in 1930s Shanghai.

It's 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue.

Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death, but the strange experiment that saved her also stopped her from sleeping and aging β€” and allows her to heal from any wound. In short, Rosalind cannot die. Now, desperate for redemption for her traitorous past, she uses her abilities as an assassin for her country.

Code name: Fortune.

But when the Japanese Imperial Army begins its invasion march, Rosalind's mission pivots. A series of murders is causing unrest in Shanghai, and the Japanese are under suspicion. Rosalind's new orders are to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits behind the terror plot before more of her people are killed.

To reduce suspicion, she must pose as the wife of another Nationalist spy, Orion Hong. Although Rosalind finds Orion's cavalier attitude and playboy demeanour infuriating, she is willing to work with him for the greater good. But Orion has an agenda of his own, and Rosalind has secrets that she wants to keep buried. As they both attempt to unravel the conspiracy, the two spies soon find that there are deeper and more horrifying layers to this mystery than they ever imagined.

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Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong is praised for its thrilling narrative and intriguing romantic elements. Reviewers commend its complex web of espionage and political tension entwined with a slow-burn romance, which makes for an engaging start to a new series. Set in 1930s Shanghai, the book captures the reader with its captivating mix of historical fiction and fantasy, leading to an investment in the multifaceted characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529380279

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 630g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Secret Shanghai novels, as well as the Flesh and False Gods trilogy. Her books have been published in over twenty countries and have been featured in the New York Times, PEOPLE, Forbes and more. She is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she double-majored in English and International Relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Chloe is now located in New York City, pretending to be a real adult.

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