Shadows Over the Sun — Elizabeth Darrell

Intrigue in the Far East
When Nick Hawkwood goes to Singapore to stay at the residence of James Wellnut, the new Defence Advisor, it isn't long before he discovers the real reason behind his old friend's invitation. Wellnut's predecessor disappeared, and a body was never found. As Nick starts to investigate, he finds himself caught up in something more complex than they had anticipated. And then his former fiancie, Lara Scott, reappears . . .