The Devil's Circle

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Appeal of the book: Complex loyalty struggles in post-war Singapore.

Recommendation: - This book is a gripping conclusion to Walter Woon's The Advocate's Devil trilogy, diving into the chaotic world of post-war Singapore. Set against a backdrop of racial tensions and political unrest, it explores the complexities of loyalty and justice in a vivid and thought-provoking manner. If you enjoyed the previous books in the series or have an interest in historical fiction that delves into the aftermath of war, this is a must-read.

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The Devil's Circle

Regular price RM38.65 MYR
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ISBN: 9789814302982
Authors: Walter C.M. Woon
Date of Publication: 2013-04-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 6 readers)

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The second book following The Advocate s Devil featuring Dennis Chiang, an up-and-coming lawyer, who finds himself thrown into the heady 1930s mix of Singapore society under the wings of one of the Straights Settlement s top lawyers, Mr D Almeida. Follow Dennis Chiang during a period of great uncertainty, as news of an impending Japanese invasion looms. Little does Chiang know that his life is about to become a lot more exciting and dangerous. Roped in by the British Special Branch as an undercover operative to weed out Japanese agents subverting and undermining the morale of an Indian Army garrison sent to defend Malaya, Chiang finds himself going from criminal lawyer in a courtroom to an adept and rugged spy in the jungles of Malaya
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Appeal of the book: Complex loyalty struggles in post-war Singapore.

Recommendation: - This book is a gripping conclusion to Walter Woon's The Advocate's Devil trilogy, diving into the chaotic world of post-war Singapore. Set against a backdrop of racial tensions and political unrest, it explores the complexities of loyalty and justice in a vivid and thought-provoking manner. If you enjoyed the previous books in the series or have an interest in historical fiction that delves into the aftermath of war, this is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.