The Tiger's Mark

Two men, one woman. She loves them both but can't choose between them. One she idolises. One awakes her passion. Then another man's evil tears their world apart.

Singapore. Grand mansions. Extravagant lifestyles. Steamy tropical weather. Riots and tiger attacks.

Minerva Edmondson has had the tiger's mark on her from birth. Her pregnant mother died after being attacked by a tiger. Then at the age of twelve, when a tiger attacks Minerva, leaving its mark on her, her grandmother tells her of a prophecy that has a far-reaching effect on her life.

After a difficult childhood protecting his mother and siblings from his brutal father, Oliver Barrett takes his family to live at Rumah Kebun, the Edmondson's plantation house.

Oliver is Minnie's best friend. He loves Minnie and when she's eighteen years old, awakens her passion. Minerva is torn between Oliver and Julian Sutcliffe who she's idolised since she was twelve, but she can't choose.

Then in 1854, the worst riots Singapore has known rage throughout the settlement. Oliver joins his grandfather, Joss Edmondson, and many other men, to quell the rioting. Oliver suspects his father is in league with one of the Chinese secret societies and responsible for stirring up the rioters. Minerva, frustrated that she can't fight-she's as good if not a better shot than the men- has to remain at the Edmondson nutmeg plantation.

By the end of ten days of rioting, Minnie has to fight to protect her family and her life.