Midnight in Peking
Book • 2012
Paul French's "Midnight in Peking" investigates the unsolved murder of Pamela Werner, a young British woman whose mutilated body was found near the Fox Tower in Peking in 1937.
The book vividly portrays the decadent and dangerous atmosphere of pre-war Peking, delving into the lives of expatriates, diplomats, and criminals.
French meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to Pamela's death, examining various suspects and theories while exposing the corruption and social tensions within the foreign community.
The narrative explores themes of colonialism, cultural clashes, and the hidden secrets of a city on the brink of war.
Through extensive research and compelling storytelling, the book paints a haunting portrait of a bygone era and a tragic crime that remains shrouded in mystery.
The book vividly portrays the decadent and dangerous atmosphere of pre-war Peking, delving into the lives of expatriates, diplomats, and criminals.
French meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to Pamela's death, examining various suspects and theories while exposing the corruption and social tensions within the foreign community.
The narrative explores themes of colonialism, cultural clashes, and the hidden secrets of a city on the brink of war.
Through extensive research and compelling storytelling, the book paints a haunting portrait of a bygone era and a tragic crime that remains shrouded in mystery.
