'Pagan Madonna' Summary

In the vibrant and treacherous city of Shanghai, Jean Norman, a compassionate Red Cross nurse, finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of secrets and deception. She becomes entangled with Ling Foo, a cunning pawn shop owner with an enigmatic past, and Anthony Cleigh, a powerful art collector with a taste for the forbidden. The object of their pursuit is a string of exquisite beads, each bead holding a clue to a long-forgotten tragedy. As Jean navigates the labyrinthine streets of Shanghai, she uncovers a web of illicit art transactions, hidden identities, and deadly betrayal. The truth, shrouded in mystery and veiled in the seductive allure of the city, becomes increasingly elusive. As Jean delves deeper into the heart of the conspiracy, she must rely on her intuition and courage to unravel the tangled threads of fate and uncover the secrets that lie behind the Pagan Madonna.