The Frangipani Tree Mystery

Name: The Frangipani Tree Mystery
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SKU: 9781472125200
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By Ovidia Yu

Series: Su Lin Series

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In The Frangipani Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu, set in 1930s Singapore, a young and determined local woman named Su Lin finds herself at the heart of a gripping investigation when a murder occurs in the Governor's household. As she unearths hidden secrets, Su Lin navigates cultural tensions and societal expectations while working her way into the detective's confidence, driven by her determination and wit to solve the crime.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by a richly woven historical backdrop combined with an intriguing murder mystery. Set in 1930s Singapore, the story follows a resourceful female detective, balancing humour and suspense, as she navigates cultural and colonial tensions. Ideal for anyone who loves a blend of crime-solving with vivid settings and lively characters.

The Frangipani Tree Mystery

From one of Singapore's favourite authors, a fresh new series set in Singapore before the fall.

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The Frangipani Tree Mystery is set in 1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore where the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem far away. When the nanny looking after the Acting Governor's daughter dies suddenly, Mission-School-educated local girl SuLin, an aspiring journalist trying to escape an arranged marriage, takes her place. But then another murder at the residence occurs, and it takes all SuLin's traditional skills and intelligence to help British-born Chief Inspector Thomas LeFroy solve the murders—and escape with her own life.

Series: Su Lin Series

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The Frangipani Tree Mystery

By Ovidia Yu

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The Frangipani Tree Mystery has garnered praise for its charming setting and engaging plot, capturing the essence of 1930s Singapore through its intriguing characters and historical backdrop. Ovidia Yu's teenage Chinese sleuth is celebrated for her wit and the cultural insights she provides, making the book a delightful and immersive read, especially for fans of historical novels and vintage mysteries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472125200

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Constable

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Ovidia Yu Series: Su Lin Series

About the Author

Ovidia Yu is one of Singapore's best-known and most acclaimed writers. She has had over thirty plays produced and is the author of a number of comic mysteries published in Singapore, India, Japan and America.

She received a Fulbright to the University of Iowa's International Writers Program and has been a writing fellow at the National University of Singapore and was awarded the S.E.A. Write Award for Singapore.