Penin's Treasure (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Partridge Publishing, 2016
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- New
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Paperback. With a CITES Treaty twenty-year moratorium, the Ivory market is choked. Shanagne, the only daughter to the Chinese premier, is about to turn twenty-one years. Her mother wants to pamper her with a special gift made of ivory. On the other hand, in Zimbabwe, there is an ivory warehouse with over thirty tonnes stashed, gathering dust. Security is watertight. Disguising as a tourist destined for the Mighty Victoria Falls, Penin, a showroom attendant, hooks up with Mandy, PA to the tourism minister. Together, they stealthily plan to haul out the whole lot to China and hope to outwit Africa's most sophisticated state security. They don't care who gets hurt as long as their plan bears fruit. Selfishness, greediness, and corruption are tools used to achieve their ambitions. Innocent lives are sacrificed, but they don't give a damn. Can the engagement of a private investigator thwart the looting? Read on and find out the twist and turn of events. With a CITES Treaty twenty-year moratorium, the Ivory market is choked. Shanagne, the only daughter to the Chinese premier, is about to turn twenty-one years. Her mother wants to pamper her with a special gift made of ivory. On the other hand, in Zimbabwe, there is an ivory warehouse with over thirty tonnes stashed, gathering dust. Security is watertight. Disguising as a tourist destined for the Mighty Victoria Falls, Penin, a showroom attendant, hooks up with Mandy, PA to the tourism minister. Together, they stealthily plan to haul out the whole lot to China and hope to outwit Africa's most sophisticated state security. They don't care who gets hurt as long as their plan bears fruit. Selfishness, greediness, and corruption are tools used to achieve their ambitions. Innocent lives are sacrificed, but they don't give a damn. Can the engagement of a private investigator thwart the looting? Read on and find out the twist and turn of events. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Penin's Treasure (Paperback)
- Author
- Maxwell Burnham
- Publisher
- Partridge Publishing
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1482825864
- ISBN 13
- 9781482825862
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Penin's Treasure
By Maxwell BurnhamPartridge Africa
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The desire to satisfy her daughter's twenty-first birthday prompted Mama Ching Li Feng, Chinese First Lady, to visit Chong Ho Sculptures and Curios, for a special gift.
The place was situated in the industrial area of Beijing, and its showroom was in the City Centre. Mama Ching Li Feng had once visited the place when her husband, President Shor Pee Feng, had bought her a present of a base bed made of elephant tusks. Both the headboard and base were made of super white African Elephant tusks.
When her daughter, Shangyne Ho Feng, was about to celebrate her twenty first birthday, Mama Ching Li Feng thought of one place to purchase a gift for her. She had frisked her drawers for catalogues. Her eyes were smitten by one catalogue from Chong Ho Sculptures and Curios.
Shangyne Ho Feng, was a tall girl, with a round face, slim body and dark hair. In her mother's eyes, she was an apple, and whatever she did, she wanted to please her.
Driven in a silver Mercedes Benz by her chauffer, Lee Fay Li, Mama Ching Li Feng was gazing at an old but beautiful catalogue. She was still pondering on the type of gift to buy her daughter. At one time, her mind had settled for a bracelet but when she flipped more pages, her mind began to vacillate on other items.
"I will decide on the type of present when I reach the showroom," she said inaudibly.
"I didn't hear you, Mom," her Chauffeur quickly replied. He was startled by her voice as they had travelled for a long distance in silence. Lee Fay Li slowed down the vehicle when they were about to approach the gate of the showroom.
Mama Ching Li Feng folded her catalogue. She put it on the seat and began opening her brownish red handbag. Retrieving a comb, she stole a glance and quickly combed her hair. "Age is quickly catching up with me! I was talking to myself! I'm still to decide on what to buy for Shangyne's twenty first birthday," she chuckled, putting back the comb in her handbag.
The car screeched to a halt. Lee Fay Li disembarked, walking briskly to the other side of the car to open a door for his superior. When Ching Li Feng was out of the car, he closed and locked it. He held out the handle to make sure that the doors were locked. Lee Fay Li trotted on the heels of Ching Li Feng, holding her handbag.
When they were about to reach the showroom, an attendant opened it wide. She quickly recognized Ching Li Feng. All attention was turned on her. Who would not cherish the privilege of escorting the first lady, thought Penin? She was a short, plum woman with agile paces and her brown eyes were sharp and active.
"It's an honour to be visited by you, Mama Feng," said Penin, giving a hand shake. She knew that a visit by the First Lady would not be a casual one. It was going to end up with a purchase, probably of a magnificent magnitude. Her commission for the month would be more than sufficient, she cogitated.
"I always think about Ching Ho sculptures and Curios whenever I've an anniversary," pointed Mama Ching Li Feng, returning a smile. Her purple dimples sunk in her cheeks. Given a cue, Penin gestured her a seat. She herself sat on the edge of an adjacent Brown elephant leather couch. "By the way, what anniversary is that? I remember last year when you came to buy that Super White bed, it was your twenty fifth marriage anniversary ..."
"This time around," Mama Ching Li Feng said in a whisper, "it's my daughters twenty first birthday!" She said, changing her posture. "Tell me, what have you got in here that I can give to my only daughter?" she twinkle
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