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Article 109 : a novel
Peter Gregoire
US $15.79
US $19.74
2012/11
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9789888227389
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Proverse Hong Kong
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Set in Beijing and Hong Kong, ARTICLE 109 is a high-octane, page-turning thriller. A young solicitor, investigating the suicide of his former colleague, unravels a conspiracy to cause chaos on the financial markets by instigating the downfall of one of Asia's richest tycoons. ARTICLE 109, Joint-Winner of the Proverse Prize 2011, lifts the lid on Hong Kong’s fragile status as an international financial centre and the role it plays in China’s unrelenting march towards becoming the most powerful global economic superpower.
Amazon reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable, 28 Dec 2012 By "Eastlife"
This modern-day legal thriller was a surprise page-turner. Set in Hong Kong, the ever-thriving financial hub of Asia, its clever plot and suspenseful storyline is sure to keep you hooked. I liked the well-compartmentalised structure of chapters, which made it easy for me to follow through. I would recommend this book if you like crime fiction with a contemporary twist.
5.0 out of 5 stars Article 109, 1 Jan 2013 By "Sophie":
An exciting and well crafted novel. The division of the book into relatively short chapters racks up the continuing suspense as each chapter ends on a tantalising note with the reader wanting more. The absence of any major sub-plots concentrates the reader's attention on the main gripping story. The detailed description of locations and events enables the reader to visualise the action as it takes place, especially for those who know Hong Kong well. The author certainly knows his stuff! The nail-biting climax certainly parallels the best of time-honoured crime fiction.
About the author(s)
View morePeter Gregoire
PETER GREGOIRE is a lawyer and author who lives and works in Hong Kong. His previous books include bestselling novels The Devil You Know and Article 109. Peter is a previous winner of the Proverse Prize and the Standard/RTHK short-story competition. His Tedx talk ‘The Road to Imagination and Creativity? About Reverse Mentoring’ can be viewed on YouTube and serves as the inspiration for this current work, which he dedicates to his cousin Anthony Fernandes.
About the publisher
View moreProverse publishes internationally from Hong Kong mainly high quality literary and general titles (novels, novellas, single author short story and poetry collections, poetry anthologies, biography and autobiography), also some travel, sport, young author, mixed genre, educational and academic works, and edited historical source materials. Proverse authors include local and international authors, native speakers of English as well as non-native speakers. Topics and settings vary between local and international. Publication modes are paperback, hardback, ebook and audiobook. Most books are in the English language, including translations into English. A number are in Chinese, and a couple in Italian, a few are bilingual (English/Chinese; English/Italian). Several titles received publication support from Hong Kong Arts Development Council and other cultural bodies in Hong Kong and elsewhere.In 2008, Proverse established theannual international Proverse Prize for unpublished book-length non-fiction, fiction or poetry submitted in English. In 2016, Proverse launched theannual international Proverse Poetry Prize for a single poem submitted in English. Both prizes open for entries no later than 7 May each year (closing date 30 June). Entries to both prizes are invited from anywhere in the world and are open to all over eighteen years old, whatever their nationality, residence or citizenship. Writers and poets from Hong Kong and many countries in the world participate. Winners have been both local and international.Beginning in 2009 and continuing, Proverse organises in central Hong Kong a Spring and an Autumn literary event, open to the public. In recent years, a parallel event, available internationally, is shown on Youtube.Of the titles published by Proverse, several have attracted a Preface or advance appreciation from figures of international reputation. Two Proverse authors have been best sellers, one (Peter Gregoire) in Hong Kong and the other (Nicholas Binge) in Spain.Further informationWebsite: htt[s://www.proversepublishing.comGillian Bickley, ‘The Proverse Prize, Journal of Postcolonial Writing, Vol 59, 2023 Issue 1. https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/TKVG8HZSZWX6R4CUJUKM/full?target=10.1080/17449855.2022.2101653Proverse titles page:https://cup.cuhk.edu.hk/ProversehkProverse Autumn Reception 2022 video (3rd edit): https://youtu.be/9L0L0AY6NGQProverse Youtube channel: youtube.com/@ProversePublishing
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