A lover in peril. A nation under threat. The clock is ticking . . .

'AMAZING, SHOW-STOPPING, SPECTACULAR' XIRAN JAY ZHAO

The captivating sequel to Foul Lady Fortune, by the New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights.

Winter is drawing thick in 1932 Shanghai, as is the threat of a Japanese invasion.

Rosalind Lang's identity as a national spy has been exposed. Orion has been taken, his memories wiped. Their marriage might have been a sham, but Rosalind won't rest until she gets him back.

The only way to save Orion is to find a cure to his mother's invention and prevent a dangerous weapon from falling into foreign hands.

But the clock is ticking, and if Rosalind fails, it's not only Orion she loses, but her nation itself . . .

PRAISE FOR CHLOE GONG

'A glamorous spy thriller that will leave you breathless' DUSTIN THAO

'Brilliant pacing and utterly dynamic characters' ELIZABETH LIM

'The chemistry was crackling, the revelations hair-raising, and I was so taken by the world that I did not see the reveals coming' JOAN HE

'A thrilling historical fantasy packed with action, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance' JUNE HUR

'A dark delight . . . Captivating' RENEE AHDIEH

'Equal parts intoxicating and dazzling, Gong's newest duology is enchanting and unmissable' ROSHANI CHOKSHI