1941. To the residents and defence forces of the Crown Colony of Hong Kong, the war in Europe remains remote. Even the massive build-up of Japanese forces on the Chinese border cannot dent their carefree optimism. Yet one man suspects the truth. Lieutenant Commander Esmond Brooke, captain of HMS Serpent and a veteran of the cruet Atlantic, sees all too clearly the folly and incompetence of Hong Kong’s colonial administration. But, in war, there will always be some who attempt the impossible, even in the face of death. From the Paperback edition. Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd Year: 1994 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9780434626359 Condition: Good Description: DJ. Shop stamp inside. Note: This image is from a stock photo and may differ from the actual cover.
