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'Charming fantasy... Feels like a classic-in-waiting'Guardian

'Mary Poppins meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer'The Lady

MISS CASSIDY IS NO ORDINARY GOVERNESS.

She can tutor the most wayward child, tell stories in multiple languages and fix any household crisis. But she also deals with problems of a far more dark and dangerous kind.

Arriving in 1890s Singapore, this formidable, flame-haired Scotswoman soon finds herself (among other things) ridding a house of a bloodthirsty demon and raising a spirit from the dead. But when she is hired by the wealthy Chinese widower Mr Kay, whose family is suffering from a terrible curse, she must battle forces far more ancient and powerful than any she has encountered - not to mention the unexpected impulses of her own heart...

An irresistible brew of magic, romance and mystery The Formidable Miss Cassidy invites you to embark on a thrilling supernatural adventure alongside an unforgettable heroine.

PRAISE FOR THE FORMIDABLE MISS CASSIDY

'Turn-of-the-century Singapore opens the doors for adventures you just can't have anywhere else. Ghosts, demons, and other unexpected critters are lurking everywhere, but it's the cast of human characters that steal the show. Full of heart, mystery, and misadventures, this is crazy fun from start to finish' - Douglas Westerbeke, author of A Short Walk Through a Wide World

The Formidable Miss Cassidy is a charming, delightful mix of history and folklore with a splash of the whimsical and otherworldly. With a wildly entertaining story and wonderfully memorable characters, Miss Cassidy and her adventures will stick with me for a good long while! It's sure to be an instant hit' - Poppy Kuroki, author of Gate to Kagoshima

'What a delight-I haven't enjoyed an adventure this much in years. Great fun, completely immersive and bursting with characters who leap off the page. A debut as impressive as Miss Cassidy herself!' - Amie Kaufman, author of the NY Times bestseller The Other Side of the Sky

'A charming adventure, a competent heroine and a middle-aged romance you find yourself rooting for... An utter delight' - The Straits Times

'The Formidable Miss Cassidy is a page-turner, exuding the daylight smells and colours, and the cicada-singing nights, of Old Singapore. The borders between the real and mythological realms are presented as porous veils, featuring local ghosts and familiars such as the pontianak and toyol on the same canvas as Scylla and the fay. At the centre of the magic, mystery and mischief, Miss Cassidy delights' - Nuraliah Norasid, award-winning author of The Gatekeeper'Quirky, charming and with a gorgeous heart of gold, The Formidable Miss Cassidy is a feminist tale, ghost story and period piece wrapped up in one fascinating book I simply could not put down' - Suffian Hakim, bestselling author of The Keepers of Stories

Readers love The Formidable Miss Cassidy

'Throws you straight into the heart of the action and hooks you from the very beginning... If you have a penchant for the dark and eerie, sprinkled with magic and whimsy, then this book is tailor-made for you... A remarkable tribute to the rich history of Singapore'

'This book was absolutely delightful. It had such a wonderful blend of Victorian governess, exotic setting and folklore'

'A perfect comfort read with a very sweet ending'

'If you have a penchant for the dark and eerie, sprinkled with magic and whimsy, then this book is tailor-made for you. What truly captivates is the unique local flavour infused into the narrative'

'A total joy! I'd recommend to anyone stepping into fun, supernatural adventure for the first time because you seriously won't be able to put this one down!'

'Fans of Genevieve Cogman's Invisible Library will love this... I tore through this in a day and can't recommend it enough'

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PRAISE FOR THE FORMIDABLE MISS CASSIDY

'A charming fantasy... An unusual mix of myths and legends from around the world, this feels like a classic-in-waiting' Guardian

'A rollicking good ride!' Time Out

'Formidable indeed! An effortlessly readable novel, with a stunning blend of history, myth and magic from Singapore and beyond', Ng Yi-Sheng, multi-award-winning author of Lion City

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An enchanting historical fantasy, in which an enigmatic Scottish governess attempts to solve a series of supernatural mysteries in nineteenth-century Singapore.

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Miss Cassidy is no ordinary governess.

She can tutor the most wayward child, tell stories in several languages and fix any household crisis. But she also has the power to deal with problems of a far more dark and dangerous kind.

Arriving in 1890s Singapore, this formidable Scotswoman soon finds herself (among other duties) ridding a house of a bloodthirsty demon and raising a spirit from the dead.

When she is hired by the wealthy Chinese widower Mr Kay, whose family are suffering from a terrible curse, she must battle forces far more ancient and powerful than any she has encountered before - not to mention dealing with the unexpected yearnings of her heart...