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The Continent, 1864: Two bomb attacks, three deaths.Clues to an elaborate assassination plot are intercepted in Paris and the authorities believe the assassin’s lair lies in Soho, London. Heloise Chancey, courtesan and professional detective, must go undercover to spy upon the nest of suspects and end their murderous conspiracy. Meanwhile, her Chinese maid, Amah Li Leen finds herself trapped in a deadly nightmare of deceit and madness. Will she be able to escape before time runs out? Danger keeps Heloise close company as she hunts evil down to its devilish source. 'Fans of Carole Nelson Douglas’s Irene Adler series will be pleased' Publishers Weekly 'Victorian atmosphere abounds in a twisty, exciting tale of danger and lost love' Kirkus 'A terrific adventure' Northern Reader BOOKS BY M.J. TJIA She Be Damned A Necessary Murder The Death of Me

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Fans of Carole Nelson Douglas's Irene Adler series will be pleased. -- Publishers Weekly Victorian atmosphere abounds in a twisty, exciting tale of danger and lost love. -- Kirkus Reviews Well-crafted. . . . Strong prose and plotting bode well for future entries. --Publishers Weekly on A Necessary Murder

Well-crafted. . . . Strong prose and plotting bode well for future entries. --Publishers Weekly on A Necessary Murder

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M.J's father is Chinese-Indonesian and her mother has English-Irish heritage. Being Eurasian herself means that she has always been interested in portraying racially hybridised characters. Although M.J. grew up in Australia, she has always favoured British fiction, especially in the crime genre. Her inspirations include Agatha Christie, Allingham and Sayers, Val McDermid, Peter Robinson, R.D. Wingfield and Reginald Hill.

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