Midnight in Peking

Set in 1937 Peking, this gripping audiobook explores the tense atmosphere of a city on the brink of invasion, where the mysterious murder of Pamela Werner sparks a compelling investigation. As Japanese forces encircle the city, two detectives—one British and one Chinese—race against time to unravel the crime amidst a backdrop of privilege, scandal, and superstition. Historian Paul French delves into the story behind the infamous murder, offering a rare glimpse into the final days of colonial Peking.