Shanghai in the year 2000 was a cauldron of opportunity and danger. Navigating their way through this chaotic, booming city are two young English expats: Johnny Trent, a small-time entrepreneur from the wrong side of the tracks, and upper-class Felix Fawcett-Smith. An unlikely friendship begins—and is sorely tested—as Felix becomes entangled in shady business dealings and government corruption. Johnny tries to save Felix, as well as a young woman for whom they share an interest.
China Running Dog is a gripping story that brings the peak days of “China Fever” vividly to life. Author Mark Kitto drew heavily on personal experience to write this novel; he lived in China for eighteen years, during which time he built up an English-language magazine business. When this was taken over by the Chinese authorities, he started a new life in an old mountain hill station—the subject of his memoir China Cuckoo.
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