He Swallows Gold
By H. Bedford-Jones
- Release Date: 2024-02-16
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
When shady Reginald Carefrew picks up an exquisite jade candlestick for a bargain price in a Sabang bazaar, he thinks his luck is in. But the candlestick bears the emblem of a powerful secret society, and soon Carefrew is playing with forces beyond his control. As his brother-in-law races to protect him from the society's vengeance, Carefrew blithely lights the candles he bought to match his prize. Will these strange red candles be the instrument of Carefrew's doom? In this thrilling tale, H. Bedford-Jones spins a web of Oriental mystery and intrigue around an unscrupulous man's forbidden purchase.
