Foul Lady Fortune

Foul Lady Fortune is a historical fantasy novel set in 1930s Shanghai, blending espionage, romance, and dark magic into a tightly plotted narrative. Chloe Gong's 2022 debut in this universe follows Rosalind Lang, a woman cursed with the ability to sense and manipulate the fortune of those around her - a gift that makes her both a valuable asset and a dangerous liability in a city torn by political intrigue and supernatural forces.

The novel interweaves multiple timelines and perspectives, exploring how Rosalind's curse shaped her into a spy capable of navigating Shanghai's criminal underworld and warring factions. Gong constructs a richly atmospheric setting where gang violence, colonial tensions, and occult power struggles create constant moral ambiguity. The curse mechanic functions as both literal magic system and metaphor for how trauma and survival shape identity, particularly for women operating within constrained social hierarchies.

Readers seeking historical fantasy with complex female protagonists, intricate plotting, and non-Western settings will find substantial depth here. The book stands alone while opening possibilities for exploration in Gong's Shanghai-set universe. Available with Cash on Delivery across Pakistan and nationwide delivery.

• Published: 2022
• Genre: Historical Fantasy / Paranormal
• Setting: 1930s Shanghai
• Themes: Curse, espionage, identity, power
• Series: Can be read standalone