The Shanghai Moon: A Lydia Chin/Bill Smith Novel (Bill Smith/Lydia Chin Novels)
by S. J. Rozan
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Author: S. J. RozanEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2009-02-03
ISBN: 0312245564
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Minotaur Books
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- ISBN13: 9780312245566
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Book Reviews of The Shanghai Moon: A Lydia Chin/Bill Smith Novel (Bill Smith/Lydia Chin Novels)
Book Review: "I'm back." and I'm so glad!
Summary: 5 Stars
First Sentence: "I'm back."
PI Lydia Chin is back from a case that took her to China, but she is estranged from her friend and partner, Bill Smith. Her former mentor, Joel Pilarsky, contacts her to work on a case with him as he needs a connection to the Chinese community.
During WWII, China accepted refugees fleeing Europe. Rosalie Gilder and her brother were sent to Shanghai ahead of their parents, along with the family jewelry. Rosalie meets and marries a Chinese gentleman and in celebration a piece of jewelry is created using hundreds-of-years-old jade and diamonds from Rosalie's mother's necklace. That piece, known as the Shanghai Moon, disappeared after the way and is much sought by collectors.
Now jewelry, identified as belonging to Rosalie, has been found during an excavation in Shanghai, but the Moon is not among them. A lawyer specializing in Holocaust assets recovery asks for Pilarsky and Lydia's help. After a murder, Bill rejoins with Lydia to find the necklace and the truth.
I have so missed this series. Those who have followed it know that the protagonist alternates with each book, and this was Lydia's turn. But part of what makes the books work is the uncertainty of the relationship between the two characters and where it might, or might never, lead.
Rozen does create great characters, brings them to life. She is masterful in blending the two cultures and educating us about both.
I love Rozan's use of dialogue and humor, particularly Lydia's mental conversations. They add just the right touch of lightness to the story.
And this story was particularly good. There was fascinating information about the recent history of China and their taking in refugees during the war. I learned things I had never known.
I loved Rozan's use of Rosalie's letters and found them fascinating. The plot was so well done. It twisted direction with nearly every chapter.
All I can say is that I hope we don't have to wait as long for the next Lydia Chin/Bill Smith book.
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