veereadstoomuch reviewed Singapore Sapphire by A. M. Stuart
Singapore Sapphire
4 stars
I am interested in this series. It's set in Colonial Singapore. The main characters are British, but there are some Singaporean characters, but they are mostly in the background. I'm hoping that'll change in the series.
I thought this would be a story mostly based on Harriet (it is listed as a "Harriet Gordon Mystery" on Goodreads), but it's a split between Harriet and the detective, Curran. Curran is a bit of a mystery himself, born into a rich family, but from the wrong stock. He has gone "native" in Singapore - I found this interesting and want to learn more. Harriet isn't just a personal secretary but someone who has lived life, lost, and fought.
The mystery is interesting, Sir Newbold and his servant were killed and Harriet found them. Curran investigates who Newbold was and why he was killed.
I am very interested in reading more about colonial …
I am interested in this series. It's set in Colonial Singapore. The main characters are British, but there are some Singaporean characters, but they are mostly in the background. I'm hoping that'll change in the series.
I thought this would be a story mostly based on Harriet (it is listed as a "Harriet Gordon Mystery" on Goodreads), but it's a split between Harriet and the detective, Curran. Curran is a bit of a mystery himself, born into a rich family, but from the wrong stock. He has gone "native" in Singapore - I found this interesting and want to learn more. Harriet isn't just a personal secretary but someone who has lived life, lost, and fought.
The mystery is interesting, Sir Newbold and his servant were killed and Harriet found them. Curran investigates who Newbold was and why he was killed.
I am very interested in reading more about colonial Singapore, Detective Curran and Harriet.