Peter Mann was born in the UK and read English at Exeter College, Oxford. In 1976, he came to Hong Kong as a police inspector before joining the governments Administrative Service, serving in the fields of transport, housing, security, environment and tourism. He also served as District Officer, Wan Chai. He is currently Chairman of the Hong Kong branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
Description
Prologue Chapter 1 - England Chapter 2 - Arrival in Hong Kong Chapter 3 - Asia's Finest Chapter 4 - China Chapter 5 - Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service Chapter 6 - Lower Albert Road Chapter 7 - Pearl of the Orient Chapter 8 - Sheriff of Wan Chai Chapter 9 - Twilight of the Brits Chapter 10 - Back in the Motherland Chapter 11 - A Buddhist Interlude Chapter 12 - Pride of Lions, Blaze of Dragons
Reviews
"Hong Kong is one of the most intriguing places in the world and its modern history is endlessly fascinating. This book is a highly readable addition to the canon of memoirs which illuminate the period." -- Rachel Cartland, author, "Paper Tigress"