The Mahjong Spies

The game has begun, Hong Kong is the prize. Britain's surrender of Hong Kong to China has been set for 1997. But not everyone is happy. Russia, in particular, dreads the catastrophic upheavals - strategic, economic and political - that must follow. The KGB plot to ensure that China will inherit only a worthless shell, racked by social and financial instability. Pitted against them are the elite cadres of Chinese Intelligence - the Mahjong Brigade. They need an insider, and their chosen instrument is Simon Young, Hong Kong's pre-eminent British tycoon. Simon soon finds that his unparalleled commercial skills count for little in the spy world. Who to trust? Even his beautiful Chinese wife, Jinny, has secrets to conceal... A compelling financial espionage thriller from the acclaimed author of The Man Called Kyril. Praise for The Mahjong Spies 'Intricate, tense, rich in characters, incident, drama and intriguing details of life in its exotic locale. Trenhaile will please the most ardent fans of spyfare with this gripping story' Publishers Weekly 'John Trenhaile has struck gold... a gripping tale of high finance and intrigue' Manchester Evening News