"An electrifying, swashbuckling tale of intrigue and assassins, romance and betrayal."
— Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours series
“Amazing, show-stopping, spectacular. Chloe Gong does it again with her fantastical take on the classic Chinese genre of Minguo-era spy thrillers, where no loyalties are certain and no one can be trusted in the shadowy political battle between the Nationalists, communists, and imperialists. A enthralling mystery that is sure to stun as it unravels."
— Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of IRON WIDOW
"This book is a dark delight. I found myself transported to a different place and time, which is exactly what I look for in my favorite books. Gong's writing is evocative, and her dialogue crackles. Mesmerizing and mysterious in equal turns,
Foul Lady Fortune is a captivating read, and I look forward to the next installment in the series."
— Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Beautiful Quartet
"Equal parts intoxicating and dazzling, Gong's newest duology is enchanting and unmissable. Each page is a finely honed blade that goes straight to the heart."
— Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of THE GILDED WOLVES
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Foul Lady Fortune had my heart pounding from the first chapter. With brilliant pacing and utterly dynamic characters, Gong transports us to 1930s Shanghai—into a high stakes game of war, love, and espionage—and conquers every page with cinematic precision.”
— Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES
"Chloe Gong's
Foul Lady Fortune is an electric, action-packed jewel of a story, brimming with vivid prose, exhilarating twists and turns, and incredible characters who will steal your heart. This book dazzles."
— Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn
"Foul Lady Fortune is a thrilling historical fantasy packed with action, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance. I will read anything Chloe Gong writes."
— June Hur, bestselling author of THE RED PALACE
"With tense, lush storytelling, a complicated heroine and her swoon worthy foil,
Foul Lady Fortune invites you into a dark chapter of twentieth century China where intrigue lies behind every corner. Intoxicating!"
— Stacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author of THE DOWNSTAIRS GIRL
"A glamorous spy thriller that will leave you breathless. Chloe Gong masterfully blends romance, political drama, and
Black Widow-esque action sequences into a familiar world with new characters you’ll fall completely in love with."
— Dustin Thao, New York Times bestselling author of YOU'VE REACHED SAM
"When I think Republican era spy story, I think thrills, triple agents, and twists.
Foul Lady Fortune delivers on all these fronts and more. The chemistry was crackling, the revelations hair-raising, and I was so taken by the world that I did not see the reveals coming, in the best way possible. Chloe Gong has outdone herself, without a doubt."
— Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of THE ONES WE'RE MEANT TO FIND
“After reading These Violent Delights, I constantly checked for new writing from Chloe Gong. Foul Lady Fortune did not disappoint, with a new cast of characters (and some familiar faces) to fall in love with, and an entirely new political landscape to immerse in.”
