Mandarin Yellow

In "Mandarin Yellow," Socrates Cheng, an American of Chinese and Greek heritage, delves into a perplexing burglary of a historic fountain pen from a Washington, D.C. art gallery. As he investigates the motives behind the crime, he becomes embroiled in a web of danger that includes murder and the criminal underworld, all while trying to win over his lover's estranged father, a powerful triad leader. Navigating the challenges of his diverse background, Socrates employs his expertise in vintage fountain pens, Chinese history, and the Mandarin language to uncover hidden truths that ultimately alter the course of his life and those around him.