Now available: Imperial Secrets by Paul BrennanAn ancient manuscript, long hidden since colonial times and nearly lost to history, is unearthed in the basement of the British Library. This discovery unveils a connection between two renowned chefs, separated by 250 years.Torn from his homeland during wartime, the manuscript's original owner narrowly escapes death, fleeing by river to an old Siamese trading port. Accompanied by an opium- and gin-addled Dutch sea captain, he embarks on a tumultuous sea journey through lively coastal towns and violent storms, only to face cruel betrayal by those he trusted.When the manuscript's new owner grasps its significance, she brings it back to contemporary Thailand, awakening long-dormant ancient spirits. However, as the manuscript leaves Siam once again, it leaves a new trail of chaos and destruction.How far would you go to possess the Imperial secrets?