Foul Lady Fortune

Written by Chloe Gong

Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends comes the “equal parts intoxicating and dazzling” (Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves) first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of spies posing as a married couple to investigate a series of brutal murders in 1930s Shanghai.

It’s 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue.

Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death, but the strange experiment that saved her also stopped her from sleeping and aging—and allows her to heal from any wound. In short, Rosalind cannot die. Now, desperate for redemption for her traitorous past, she uses her abilities as an assassin for her country.

Code name: Fortune.

But when the Japanese Imperial Army begins its invasion march, Rosalind’s mission pivots. A series of murders is causing unrest in Shanghai, and the Japanese are under suspicion. Rosalind’s new orders are to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits behind the terror plot before more of her people are killed.

To reduce suspicion, however, she must pose as the wife of another Nationalist spy, Orion Hong, and though Rosalind finds Orion’s cavalier attitude and playboy demeanor infuriating, she is willing to work with him for the greater good. But Orion has an agenda of his own, and Rosalind has secrets that she wants to keep buried. As they both attempt to unravel the conspiracy, the two spies soon find that there are deeper and more horrifying layers to this mystery than they ever imagined.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Sep 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9781797145273

Chloe Gong

Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Secret Shanghai novels, as well as the Flesh and False Gods trilogy. Her books have been published in over twenty countries and have been featured in the New York Times, People, Cosmopolitan, and more. She was named one of Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for 2024. Chloe graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English and international relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, she is now located in New York City, pretending to be a real adult. 

[Melissa Lappin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book! Lots of historical info to take in. Without knowing much about the political landscape in Shanghai during the 1930s I did some supplementary reading which helped while reading the book. A little slow to start but the ending was great! Looking forward to the next book.

[Isabella Vergara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this, its soo intriguing and suspense filled action packed thats worth my time diving into. This lowkey reminds me of Mr and Mrs smith romcom

[Ekene Ogbue · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Definitely an improvement to These Violent Ends. You see growth with the writing. There's something about this couple that just makes you fall for them

[Lizandra Torres · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Better than these violent delights! Rosalind is such a complex lead character and drives the story through the novel.

[Wendi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So much intrigue and suspense. I loved this book, thanks.

[Rhea Vaflor · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Narration was excellent. The book moves fast, the characters were intriguing and I loved the interspersion of true historical incidents in this fantastical early 20th century Shanghai. Can’t wait to listen to the next book in the duology…