Mr. Wu, adapted from the play Mr. Wu by H. M. Vernon and Harold Owen, is a gripping novel that tells the story of a Chinese merchant who turns out to be a wealthy heir and, after his son is in danger, is forced to fight kidnappers . The authors - Louise Jordan Milne, Harold Owen and Harry M. Vernon - masterfully use tension, intrigue and elements of Chinese culture to create an exciting and emotional read that will keep the reader enthralled until the last page. "Mr. Wu" is a vivid example of classic literature that combines plot tension with a sense of exoticism and mystery of the East.