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Lizzie Lane

War is frightening, but so is the man who would possess her.
HONG KONG - 1941

One sultry evening at the Victoria Hospital for Women, Dr Rowena Rossiter is off-duty and in search of fun. With the world on the brink of war, she meets two men, Connor O’Connor, a rough Irish soldier and Kim Peloung, who will fight for her heart for the next four years.

Captured and imprisoned, Rowena navigates the brutal extremities of a prisoner of war camp and falls under the personal ‘care’ of Kim Peloung, a criminal and collaborator with the Japanese.

Whilst captive Rowena gives birth to a daughter, who due to the circumstances surrounding her conception, she struggles to bond with. Kim uses the child as a bargaining chip and Rowena fears for their safety, until Kim’s jealous mistress helps them escape.

When the war finally ends, Rowena sets up a home for abandoned orphans and to her great joy is reunited with Connor O’Connor. Both are scarred by war. Connor mourning the loss of friends, and Rowena wondering if she can ever learn to love the child born of war and violence.

A sweeping, gripping historical saga set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies.

Previously Published as Tears of a Dragon by Jean Moran

Boldwood Books

The Kowloon Series

Doctor of Kowloon: A heartbreaking, epic, historical saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane for 2024

Once held captive. Can she ever escape him?
HONG KONG 1950

With the war now over, well-regarded obstetrician Dr Rowena Rossiter, of the Victoria Hospital for Women, is ready to plan her new life with her child and great love, Connor O'Connor. So, when UN Colonel Warrington - who she instantly dislikes, offers her a post at a convent hospital in Korea, she refuses.
 But why is he not taking no for an answer? Why does he so desperately want Rowena in Korea?

Her fate seems sealed, when the notorious Kim Pheloung emerges from the shadows to once more endanger her and her daughter's lives.

Ever fearful of Kim, Rowena panics and even with the frightening prospect of war in Korea and her distrust of Colonel Warrington's motives, she decides to flee Kim, Hong Kong and head for Korea. Luck has it that Connor is also posted to Korea.

Only time will tell who and what will pose the greatest danger to Rowena and whether she will find peace, love and get her happy-ever-after.

The brilliant conclusion to the gripping saga set in post-war Hong Kong and Korea featuring Dr Rowena Rossiter

Previously Published as Summer of the Three Pagodas by Jean Moran

Escape from Kowloon: A sweeping, emotional historical saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane for 2024

The Kowloon Series - The book series

The Kowloon Series - The book series

The Kowloon Series books in order

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