Death of a Perm Sec

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Political intrigue intersecting with personal tragedy.

This book could be a good read for someone interested in understanding the hidden world of political power struggles. Death of a Perm Sec explores the intersection between personal tragedy and political intrigue, unraveling a gripping tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Wong Sook Yee's writing eloquently captures the complexities of the characters, making it a memorable and thought-provoking read.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Fiction (2018)
  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Death of a Perm Sec

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ISBN: 9789814757348
Authors: Wong Souk Yee
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2016-04-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.4
(rated by 291 readers)

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Shortlisted for the 2018 Singapore Literature Prize for FictionFinalist for the 2015 Epigram Books Fiction PrizeIn 1980s Singapore, a top civil servant is found dead. It appears to be suicide, by a cocktail of morphine, alcohol and Valium. But upon investigation by a CID inspector, who might not be what he seems, the family discover there may be far more sinister circumstances behind his death, reaching the uppermost echelons of government. Death of a Perm Sec exposes the dark heart of power politics, from the country’s tumultuous post-independence days to the socio-political landscape of the 1980s.
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Political intrigue intersecting with personal tragedy.

This book could be a good read for someone interested in understanding the hidden world of political power struggles. Death of a Perm Sec explores the intersection between personal tragedy and political intrigue, unraveling a gripping tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Wong Sook Yee's writing eloquently captures the complexities of the characters, making it a memorable and thought-provoking read.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Fiction (2018)
  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.