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Kowloon #1
Doctor of Kowloon
War is frightening, but so is the man who would possess her. HONG KONG - 1941
One sultry evening at the Victoria Hospital for Women, Dr Rowena Rossiter is off-duty and in search of fun. That night, with the world on the brink of war, she meets two men, Connor O'Connor, a rough Irish soldier and Kim Peloung, an opium baron, who will fight for her heart for the next four years.
Captured and imprisoned, Rowena must navigate the brutal extremities of a prisoner of war camp. To her surprise and envy of others she falls under the personal ‘care’ of Kim Peloung, a criminal and collaborator with the Japanese. It is while she is captive that she gives birth to her daughter, who due the circumstances surrounding her conception, Rowena struggles to bons with. . Kim uses the child as a bargaining chip and Rowena fears for their safety, until Kim's jealous mistress helps them escape.
When the war finally ends Rowena sets up a home for abandoned orphans and to her great joy is reunited with Connor O'Connor. They are both scarred by war, Connor mourning the loss of friends, and Rowena wondering if she can ever learn to love the child born of war and violence.
A sweeping, gripping historical saga set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies.
Previously Publoished as Summer of the Three Pagodas by Jean Moran
One sultry evening at the Victoria Hospital for Women, Dr Rowena Rossiter is off-duty and in search of fun. That night, with the world on the brink of war, she meets two men, Connor O'Connor, a rough Irish soldier and Kim Peloung, an opium baron, who will fight for her heart for the next four years.
Captured and imprisoned, Rowena must navigate the brutal extremities of a prisoner of war camp. To her surprise and envy of others she falls under the personal ‘care’ of Kim Peloung, a criminal and collaborator with the Japanese. It is while she is captive that she gives birth to her daughter, who due the circumstances surrounding her conception, Rowena struggles to bons with. . Kim uses the child as a bargaining chip and Rowena fears for their safety, until Kim's jealous mistress helps them escape.
When the war finally ends Rowena sets up a home for abandoned orphans and to her great joy is reunited with Connor O'Connor. They are both scarred by war, Connor mourning the loss of friends, and Rowena wondering if she can ever learn to love the child born of war and violence.
A sweeping, gripping historical saga set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies.
Previously Publoished as Summer of the Three Pagodas by Jean Moran
- GenresHistorical Fiction
394 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2024
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 8, 2025
part one was very good
January 2, 2025
moving through Hell
This story took me by surprise, it portrayed a very hard life the war had brought and the cruel torture that was given by Japanese soldiers, the story was told with such disruptive words and feeling there were times when I could not read more, but I had to reach an end to it all. I look forward to reading more in the Kowloon series.
This story took me by surprise, it portrayed a very hard life the war had brought and the cruel torture that was given by Japanese soldiers, the story was told with such disruptive words and feeling there were times when I could not read more, but I had to reach an end to it all. I look forward to reading more in the Kowloon series.
March 13, 2025
a sad reminder
In memory of lest we forget , but what was forged out of that time , and hope it will never return to the mindless killing which is war , created not by those who fight for peace but by those men who want power.
In memory of lest we forget , but what was forged out of that time , and hope it will never return to the mindless killing which is war , created not by those who fight for peace but by those men who want power.
December 5, 2024
Excellent story, writing and enjoyed throughly.
January 6, 2025
Historic drama
A gripping book from start to finish. Kept me gripped the whole time desperate to discover what the future held.
A gripping book from start to finish. Kept me gripped the whole time desperate to discover what the future held.
March 5, 2025
A very well written book
I really liked the different take on this story. The bad side of war rather than the home surviving side. I hope you know what I mean?
I really liked the different take on this story. The bad side of war rather than the home surviving side. I hope you know what I mean?
August 7, 2025
I couldn't put this book down
November 1, 2025
Very good read very informative about the Japanese in ww2 and the brave people who fought against them .
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