Quon: A Lotus For Miss

: Mirroring Chase's typical noir style, the narrative focuses on a regular person destroyed by a sudden proximity to immense, illicit wealth.

is a classic thriller novel published in 1961 by the master of hardboiled suspense, James Hadley Chase. Set against the exotic and corrupt backdrop of early 1960s Saigon, the book brilliantly explores themes of unbridled greed and moral decay. A Lotus For Miss Quon

: The loot belongs to the state, but Jaffe's overwhelming greed takes over. When his houseboy discovers the cache and threatens to alert the police, Jaffe loses control and kills him. : Mirroring Chase's typical noir style, the narrative

: The contrast between Jaffe's selfish, panicking survival instincts and the unexpected, pure loyalty shown by Miss Quon. : Mirroring Chase's typical noir style

: Mirroring Chase's typical noir style, the narrative focuses on a regular person destroyed by a sudden proximity to immense, illicit wealth.

is a classic thriller novel published in 1961 by the master of hardboiled suspense, James Hadley Chase. Set against the exotic and corrupt backdrop of early 1960s Saigon, the book brilliantly explores themes of unbridled greed and moral decay.

: The loot belongs to the state, but Jaffe's overwhelming greed takes over. When his houseboy discovers the cache and threatens to alert the police, Jaffe loses control and kills him.

: The contrast between Jaffe's selfish, panicking survival instincts and the unexpected, pure loyalty shown by Miss Quon.