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The Half-child
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The Half-child
Jayne Keeney has been hired to investigate the alleged suicide of a young Australian woman in a Thai coastal town. Maryanne Delbeck's father refuses to believe she took her own life. Her death is not the only mystery awaiting Jayne. While working undercover at the orphanage where Maryanne volunteered, Jayne discovers something far more sinister.
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The Half-child by Angela Savage introduces Jayne Keeney, a feisty thirty-something Aussie who has been living in Bangkok for many years. She is hired to investigate the alleged suicide of a young Australian woman in a seedy Thai coastal town. Maryanne Delbeck was happy and harmless, her father refuses to believe she took her own life.
Jayne immerses herself in the case, navigating the backstreet world of Thai ladyboys, monks, strippers, expats and corrupt officials. Maryanne's death is not the only mystery awaiting Jayne among Pattaya's neon signs and go-go bars. While working undercover at the orphanage where Maryanne volunteered, Jayne discovers something far more sinister.
Now, her life is in danger, her case is still unsolved, and she barely has time for dinner with her handsome new love interest, Rajiv. With love and death both circling, Jayne now has two cases to crack and very little time to do it.
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The Half-child by Angela Savage receives high praise for its gripping narrative and multifaceted genre blending, drawing readers in with its engaging storytelling and exploration of complex themes. It deftly combines elements of crime, romance, and a cultural examination of Thailand, presenting a realistic portrayal that critiques Western influences and volunteerism. The book is celebrated for its rich characterization, wit, and capacity to provoke thought on significant issues such as equality and exploitation.
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ISBN: 9781921656545
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 August 2010
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 152.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 366g
Pages: 328
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