The Mandarin's Fan

** "The Mandarin's Fan" by Fergus Hume is a story of love, mystery, and long-held secrets. Rupert Ainsleigh is trying to rescue his family's estate from financial ruin, even as he becomes entangled in a web of romantic affections and jealous rivalries. The book introduces us to Rupert, who is desperate to escape an old curse hanging over his family. A beautiful jade fan that ties back to his father's time in China becomes a symbol of promise and danger, setting the stage for a complex story of family history, dreams, and the looming threat of financial collapse, complicated further by Rupert’s feelings for the alluring Olivia Rayner. **