Chinawoman's Chance

A work of Chinese fiction and feminism mystery, a touchstone of the modern-day feminist movement of Chinese and American women standing against sexism and racism in America.

If you liked Chinese American classics “Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy”, “Everything I Never Told You”, and “Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” you’ll enjoy the story of the 19th century heroine, Clara Foltz, Esq.

“An engaging mystery with a historically informative feminist bent."

Anita Lock, Clarion Book Reviews, Foreword Reviews

“It was a darn good read and an excellent mystery.”

Grant Leishman, Author of The Second Coming

“I envision Chinawoman's Chance as a staple in the library of many historical mystery collectors.”

Lisa McCombs, Author of I Have MS

From author Jim Musgrave, Chanticleer International CLUE Book Award winner with multiple mystery titles “Featured” by the American Library Association.

In this exciting first Chinese fiction mystery novel from Musgrave’s Portia of the Pacific Historical Mystery series, emerges one of the best female heroine novels this year.

Clara Shortridge Foltz, Esq. is the first woman admitted to the State Bar of California. It is 1884 in San Francisco's Chinatown.

Clara stands up against sexism and racism in 19th century San Francisco.

After losing her case in a sexist and racist kangaroo court, Clara learns to use street tactics to find the real killer.

Now you can see how it was in California before civil rights became an issue for anyone but males.