Madhvi Ramani grew up in London where she studied English and then Creative Writing at University. Like her character Nina, she enjoys having adventures in other countries. She lives in Berlin with her husband and imaginary cat.

Nina's schoolfriend Lee is in trouble, so she must borrow her aunt's travelling spice shed and head to Beijing. Now they are both on a great adventure involving a kung fu master, a yellow snake and a mysterious riddle . . .