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The Devil to Pay

by Walter C.M. Woon
The Devil to Pay
The Devil to Pay

Lawyer-turned-spy navigates 1930s Singapore intrigue.

If you're drawn to historical settings with a gripping twist, "The Devil to Pay" might just satisfy that intrigue. Dennis Chiang's transformation from a lawyer to a spy in pre-war Singapore offers not only a thrilling spy narrative but also a rich look at a tumultuous time in the region's history. It's a blend of legal drama and espionage that's both educating and exhilarating.

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.
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The Devil to Pay

by Walter C.M. Woon
ISBN: 9789814302661
Authors: Walter C.M. Woon
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Date of Publication: 2013-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Drama
Related Topics: War, World War II, Espionage, Mystery, Thriller, Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 6 readers)

Description

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 Straits 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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Lawyer-turned-spy navigates 1930s Singapore intrigue.

If you're drawn to historical settings with a gripping twist, "The Devil to Pay" might just satisfy that intrigue. Dennis Chiang's transformation from a lawyer to a spy in pre-war Singapore offers not only a thrilling spy narrative but also a rich look at a tumultuous time in the region's history. It's a blend of legal drama and espionage that's both educating and exhilarating.

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.