In the ordinary course of his work Mr. Montgomery is sent to deal with the mysterious Chinese woman who has appeared at the Shanghai police station with the Japanese on her heels and an amazing story to tell. Over the next 48 hours he learns the startling details of her life of adventure, tragedy and fortitude in the face of the Japanese invasion. Who is this woman and what has she done to survive? "I Never Dreamed of Shanghai" is a story told with impressive attention to detail, written with historical and technical precision and deep sympathy for its heroine.