One of the joys of writing “Murder Becomes Macau” has been the opportunity to present to readers the glorious architecture one finds both there and in nearby Hong Kong. murderbecomes.com
I conducted business in Hong Kong several times in the 1980s and it quickly became one of my favorite cities. A key reason: the remarkable structures both on Hong Kong Island and, across the harbor, Tsim Sha Tsui.
For example, note below how the architects incorporated in a building in Hong Kong, what’s known as a ‘dragon’s gate.’ It’s a ‘window’ of sorts found in many Hong Kong buildings, and it has a magical purpose explained in the book.
In contrast, note the historical magnificence of the Ruínas de São Paulo (immediately below) and the A-Ma Temple on Macau. The book also explains the significance of these religious structures, which stand in stark contrast to the sleek grandeur of Macau’s many casino hotels.
“Murder Becomes Macau” is about much more than just solving a murder. It’s also about how architects around the world, and throughout time, have built the buildings the way they have.
I really hope you enjoy the fourth installment in the Dalton Lee/Murder Becomes mystery series. Learn more about it at: https://murderbecomes.com/macau.html
I’d love to be read to….the blog post about architecture, for example.
It is brief and would be enjoyable. I will hear an audio mystery about the architectural mystery of Machau.