SUMMER HOUSE MURDER
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Kuching, 1960-a town of quiet charm and colonial elegance. But when the beloved couple running Summer House, the quaint café nestled in the Sarawak Museum, are found murdered, the peace is shattered.
Enter Gladys Ee, a sharp-witted schoolteacher and single mother, long side lined by society. Unwilling to let the case slip into the hands of the arrogant Inspector Indira, she teams up with a surprising ally-James, a young policeman and her former student. Together, they unravel a web of secrets, navigating the undercurrents of a town where everyone has something to hide.
Can an overlooked teacher and a rookie officer outsmart the proud inspector and unmask a killer lurking in Kuching's shadows?
A thrilling historical mystery with wit, heart, and a touch of rebellion.
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