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Scott Lee Mystery Novels #1
Article 109
Set in Beijing and Hong Kong, ARTICLE 109 is a high-octane, page-turning thriller. A young solicitor, investigating the suicide of his former colleague, unravels a conspiracy to cause chaos on the financial markets by instigating the downfall of one of Asia's richest tycoons. ARTICLE 109, Joint-Winner of the Proverse Prize 2011, lifts the lid on Hong Kong’s fragile status as an international financial centre and the role it plays in China’s unrelenting march towards becoming the most powerful global economic superpower.A Hong Kong Bestseller.
366 pages, Paperback
First published November 20, 2012
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Peter Gregoire
11 books5 followersPeter Gregoire is the best-selling author of "Article 109", a legal thriller set in Hong Kong which topped the Dymock’s best-seller list and was awarded the Proverse Prize.
In "Article 109", Scott Lee is a struggling lawyer who, when investigating the suicide of a former colleague, unravels a conspiracy that goes to the very heart of Hong Kong’s future. "Article 109" explores Hong Kong’s fragile status as an international finance centre and its place in the world, as China continues its steady march to superpowerdom.
Currently the head of the legal department for the Hong Kong subsidiary of one of the world’s largest general insurance groups, Peter has also worked for the regulatory authorities in Hong Kong and as a private practice commercial litigation lawyer in the City of London.
Peter has been writing fiction since 2006 and his stories have been published in a wide range of anthologies. His short story Dispute Resolution won the senior category prize in the 2008 Standard/RTHK competition and a consultation with Pan Macmillan.
In "Article 109", Scott Lee is a struggling lawyer who, when investigating the suicide of a former colleague, unravels a conspiracy that goes to the very heart of Hong Kong’s future. "Article 109" explores Hong Kong’s fragile status as an international finance centre and its place in the world, as China continues its steady march to superpowerdom.
Currently the head of the legal department for the Hong Kong subsidiary of one of the world’s largest general insurance groups, Peter has also worked for the regulatory authorities in Hong Kong and as a private practice commercial litigation lawyer in the City of London.
Peter has been writing fiction since 2006 and his stories have been published in a wide range of anthologies. His short story Dispute Resolution won the senior category prize in the 2008 Standard/RTHK competition and a consultation with Pan Macmillan.
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August 23, 2013
I won this book in a GoodReads Giveaway.
After Scott Lee found out that his dear friend Kimmie committed suicide he vowed vengeance on his former boss Conrad. Many twists and turns lead this book into a rocketing adventure with people after him for secrets he uncovers. It's a good book.
After Scott Lee found out that his dear friend Kimmie committed suicide he vowed vengeance on his former boss Conrad. Many twists and turns lead this book into a rocketing adventure with people after him for secrets he uncovers. It's a good book.
March 17, 2025
Justice prevails
A fascinating story of upholding justice and cracking crimes set in the background of Hong Kong with the insightful details of insurance and law practices.
A fascinating story of upholding justice and cracking crimes set in the background of Hong Kong with the insightful details of insurance and law practices.
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