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The Chinese Alchemist
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Lyn Hamilton
26 books133 followersLyn Elizabeth Hamilton was a Canadian author of archaeological mystery novels.
She worked in communications in the public service and private companies before publishing her first novel at the age of 50. She had been director of Cultural Programs Branch for the province of Ontario and director of public affairs for the Canadian Opera Company. Later, Hamilton taught mystery writing for the School for Continuing Studies of the University of Toronto and served as writer-in-residence for libraries in North York and Kitchener.
She worked in communications in the public service and private companies before publishing her first novel at the age of 50. She had been director of Cultural Programs Branch for the province of Ontario and director of public affairs for the Canadian Opera Company. Later, Hamilton taught mystery writing for the School for Continuing Studies of the University of Toronto and served as writer-in-residence for libraries in North York and Kitchener.
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June 18, 2025
I expected more. It is a mystery about Chinese antiquities, three silver nesting boxes specifically, that involves many characters and also brings in some Chinese history. It wasn’t gripping in any way and was i didn’t care that much about the characters or how the mystery was resolved.
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