By Ovidia Yu

Meddling and Murder

Meddling and Murder

By Ovidia Yu

Meddling and Murder

From Harper Collins UK: A delightfully warm and witty mystery from the award-winning author Ovidia Yu.

“Rosie ‘Aunty’ Lee, amateur sleuth and proprietor of Singapore’s best-loved home-cooking restaurant, finds herself in the middle of a missing person’s case while trying to help a friend. Perfect for fans of Alexander McCall Smith’s NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY.

Rosie ‘Aunty’ Lee, amateur sleuth and proprietor of Singapore’s best-loved home-cooking restaurant, finds herself in the middle of a missing person’s case after she offers the services of her helper Nina to ambitious businesswoman Beth Kwuan, whose own maid has disappeared.

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But as the weeks go by, Aunty Lee begins to fear for Nina’s safety – did Beth’s maid just run away, or has she met a darker fate? As Aunty tries to solve the puzzle, she finds herself the unwelcome target of Beth’s business partner, her late sister’s husband, Jonny Ho, who seems all too keen to develop Aunty Lee’s culinary business. But Aunty is not so sure she wants his help…”

‘…I like them even more when set somewhere that isn’t UK or USA as it gives you the chance to see some of the customs, charms (and not so charming) elements of places you may never get to see….’
Kirsty White

‘Engaging . . . Fans of Alexander McCall Smith’s No.1 Ladies” Detective Agency series will find a lot to like’
Publishers Weekly