Description
In wartime Singapore, as Japan’s defeat appears near and fear of a final, devastating act grips the island, a young aide is discovered murdered beneath a termite mushroom tree. When plans for a deadly poison-gas weapon vanish, sharp-eyed investigator Su Lin must uncover the truth before catastrophe strikes. Assisted by a charismatic Shinto priest—and drawn into a dangerous tangle of wartime loyalties, secrets, and moral compromise—she navigates a richly rendered world shaped by occupation and uncertainty. Blending atmospheric historical fiction with an absorbing mystery, the novel showcases Ovidia Yu’s wit, vivid sense of place, and memorable young heroine.
Available Editions
paperback
Constable
Published Jun 21, 2022
282 pages
ISBN: 9781472132062
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Details
First Published
2022
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Mushroom Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu.