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    The Evening Rice
    The Evening Rice
    The Evening Rice
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    The Evening Rice

    By Achmed Abdullah

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    When Chinese merchant Ng Ch'u spots his old foe, a vengeful Manchu aristocrat, on a New York street, he knows his life is at risk. Using only his wits, Ng Ch'u bargains with killers to neutralize the threat. But will trickery and money protect Ng Ch'u and his wife from a ruthless enemy hellbent on revenge?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWildside Press
    Release dateJan 24, 2024
    ISBN9781667631523
    The Evening Rice
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    Achmed Abdullah

    Achmed Abdullah (1881-1945) was the pseudonym of an American writer who specialized in pulp stories and screenplays. His Siamese drama Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness was nominated for an Academy Award in 1927.

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