The Angsana Tree Mystery for Su Lin Fans

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"One of Singapore's finest living authors" - South China Morning Post
"Simply glorious. Every nook and cranny of 1930s Singapore is brought richly to life" - Catriona McPherson
"Charming" - Rhys Bowen
"One of the most likeable heroines in modern literature" - Scotsman

The upcoming installment in the Mystery Tree series delves into post-war Singapore, following the Japanese retreat and World War II's aftermath.

Singapore, 1949
When the angsana trees across the island bloom simultaneously, they create a stunningly fragrant display that lasts just one day. The following morning, Su Lin stumbles upon an old friend, hysterically laughing while clutching her deceased lover, who lies sprawled amidst the thick carpet of yellow flowers by their childhood quarry pool. Su Lin quickly realizes that her friend couldn’t be the killer, as there is no weapon in sight capable of making the clean cut through the man's throat.

As Su Lin strives to assist her friend, she faces a dilemma about where her loyalties lie. In post-war Singapore, angsana blossoms aren’t the only things vanishing overnight. The recently returned British, increasingly jittery due to anti-colonial unrest in neighboring Indonesia, are rushing to change laws and revoke permits and positions. More pressing, however, is Su Lin’s task to clear her friend’s name and prevent a cunning killer from striking again.

Praise for Ovidia Yu:
"Chen Su Lin is a true gem. Her slyly witty voice and her admirable, sometimes heartbreaking, practicality make her the most beguiling narrator heroine I've encountered in a long while." - Catriona McPherson
"Charming and fascinating with an authentic feel. Ovidia Yu's teenage Chinese sleuth offers a glimpse into a very different culture and era. This book is exactly why I love historical novels." - Rhys Bowen
"A wonderful detective novel . . . introducing one of the most likable heroines in modern literature. This book should be on everyone's Must Read list." - Scotsman
"Unassuming, brilliantly observant." - South China Morning Post
"Ovidia Yu's writing helped me peel back layers to understand Singapore. The story and Chen Su Lin’s determination, set against a wartime backdrop, captivated both my historical and mystery-loving interests." - Kara Owens, CMG CVO, British High Commissioner to Singapore

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