: Jaffe places his life in the hands of Nhan Lee Quon, a local taxi dancer and mistress whom he had previously looked down upon but who becomes his only hope for survival. 👥 Principal Characters
Below is a scannable content draft outlining the book's profile, plot summary, and key character dynamics. 📌 Book Profile : James Hadley Chase Publication Date : 1961 Genre : Hardboiled crime fiction, psychological thriller Setting : Post-colonial Saigon, Vietnam A Lotus For Miss Quon
: The loot belongs to the state, but Jaffe's overwhelming greed takes over. When his houseboy discovers the cache and threatens to alert the police, Jaffe loses control and kills him. : Jaffe places his life in the hands
: The contrast between Jaffe's selfish, panicking survival instincts and the unexpected, pure loyalty shown by Miss Quon. When his houseboy discovers the cache and threatens