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The Advocate's Devil

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Colonial Singapore: Law, Love, and Prejudice

If you're drawn to historical fiction and intrigued by the complexity of colonial societies, "The Advocate's Devil" could be a compelling read for you. Dennis Chiang's experience, bridging cultural divides in 1930s Singapore, mirrors challenges still relevant today. With its rich backdrop, courtroom drama, and hints of espionage, this book promises a captivating journey through a pivotal time in history.

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The Advocate's Devil

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ISBN: 9789814302654
Authors: Walter C.M. Woon
Date of Publication: 2013-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Mystery, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 12 readers)

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Dennis Chiang is a stranger in his homeland. Just returned to the Straits Settlements after spending half his life in England, the young lawyer is thrown into the swirling brew that is colonial society in 1930s a society of tuans and towkays, Babas and babus, where race is everything and even love cannot be wholly colour-blind. Juggling his career and personal responsibilities, Chiang encounters a life full of courtroom dramas, cultural prejudices and even communist intrigue. Never far away is Chiang's mentor, the unflappable D Almeida, who in public is a calm, efficient lawyer, but he possesses a shrewd investigative streak and uses unorthodox methods that result in his young protégé Chiang being caught up in a succession of captivating adventures. The Advocate's Devil is the first of two books featuring the character Dennis Chiang.
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Colonial Singapore: Law, Love, and Prejudice

If you're drawn to historical fiction and intrigued by the complexity of colonial societies, "The Advocate's Devil" could be a compelling read for you. Dennis Chiang's experience, bridging cultural divides in 1930s Singapore, mirrors challenges still relevant today. With its rich backdrop, courtroom drama, and hints of espionage, this book promises a captivating journey through a pivotal time in history.

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.