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Set in 1979 Laos, the story follows Sir Siri Paiboun, the twice‑retired ex‑National Coroner, who receives an unmarked package: a colorful pha sin, a regional traditional skirt. Inside the garment is a severed human finger stitched into its lining, a macabre clue that compels Sir Paiboun to re‑engage his investigative acumen. As he delves into the mystery, layers of intrigue, betrayal, and hidden motives unravel, leading to a suspenseful confrontation within the country’s treacherous political landscape.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Colin Cotterill
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