Intrepid coroner Dr Siri is used to playing the lead in the dramas of his life. But this time his wife is centre stage. Madame Daeng is privy to a secret and it puts her in grave danger. And that's not all. When Siri whisks his wife away for a romantic weekend they walk straight into another mystery, meeting a woman who's been shot twice but is still clinging to life. Who would want to kill her and why? Dr Siri will have his work cut out to unravel this case, while keeping Madame Daeng away from those who want to harm her. But he soon discovers there's much more to his wife than meets the eye. . .
Paperback edition of the latest novel in the crime series featuring coroner Dr Siri. Dr Siri's wife Madame Daeng is put in danger when the French government declassify documents concerning their defeat at Dien Bein Phu. With appeal to fans of Alexander McCall Smith. 'The characters are endearing, and the exotic setting as interesting as in the first episode.' "Literary Review"
