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An intensely compulsive novel for anyone who has ever felt hopeful and helpless in one breath

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Amidst the busy tourist traps and overrun temples

Manek Mischiefs Clement Egerton it will be the true-crimeAfter Kebaya Tales and Sarong Secrets comes a rich, gutsy collection of short stories immersing the reader into the vivid, multi hued world of the Peranakans. Here, the babas take centre stage: masculine perspectives, voices and protagonists are put under the spotlight, even as fiery and headstrong heroines pursue their passions in the face of powerful obstacles. The cast of characters seek to forge individual identities within a unique cultural