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Jean Kwok
1 Books
Jean Kwok is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, celebrated for her poignant novels often exploring themes of immigration, identity, and family. Her acclaimed works include 'Girl in Translation' and 'Searching for Sylvie Lee,' which have earned critical praise and a dedicated readership. Kwok is also a contributor to the 'Marple: Twelve New Stories' anthology.
Miss Jane Marple is an elderly lady from a quiet English village who possesses a brilliant and uncanny knack for solving the most perplexing puzzles. Now, she is packing her bags for a globe trotting tour of crime, deception, and detection. Follow this deceptively demure detective as she travels far beyond her sleepy town, encountering dark mysteries at every turn. Her adventures lead her to a dangerous improvisation on a New York City Broadway stage, a cruise ship bound for Hong Kong plagued by terrible omens, and an Italian holiday shattered by a nefarious plot. From poisoned Christmas dinners to blackmail and revenge, no secret is safe from her sharp wit. Twelve acclaimed authors bring their own unique twists to these brand new mysteries, honoring a legendary character. Step into a world of hidden motives and clever clues, where the most unassuming observer is always the smartest person in the room.
13-18 Years
384 Pages
N/A
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