This is the first novel in the Chinese Circles Series.

War looms, and a taipan, a triad leader, and a beautiful Russian girl find their lives treacherously entwined.

Davina, a fiesty young woman, must help steer the family trading house through the threat of invasion, the rise of communism, and a deadly typhoon.  Unbeknown to her, another danger lurks in the shadows.

As heir to the powerful Sung Society, Joseph must learn the ways of the Triad.   Vice and violence dominate his world, but for Joseph, a personal vendetta remains unfinished business.

Stunning but stateless, Irina unwittingly falls into the triad’s clutches.

While the flawed but fascinating city of Shanghai faces downfall, our characters circle each other in a perilous world as they fight for their survival and future.

It is available as an eBook or paperback on Amazon. Some links – US, UK, Spain, Canada, Australia.

Stella Wong introduces her book about Shanghai with these words. Words I have tried to bring to life in my novel.

If you’re interested in learning more about the period, then in my website you will find Fact and Fiction will answer some questions.

Also click through to Photos for some poignant images of the times, the city and those who lived there.

In the  Acknowledgements section I thank people and organisations that have helped me write this novel.