The cult classic 'A Coward in Modern China' is a travel comedy, crime caper and adventure - based on the escapades of a willful rascal: bogus professor Robert Runworth.
Set largely in contemporary Beijing, and partly in California, it is raunchy and mischievous in its plot and action. Yet 'A Coward in Modern China' is also classically stylish ; and historically detailed in its account of life in China today. The book is always entertaining, by its exotic setting and fascinating insights as much as its farcical humor.
At the standard book-length of 90-000 words, here is good old fashioned yarn in the tradition of the Flashman series. Indeed, Runworth is of mixed American and British ancestry. The narrator's voice has both an up-to-date quality and the timeless feel of more classical literature. Its main character is a thoughtful villain, rather like Dexter.
- ISBN10 1480208450
- ISBN13 9781480208452
- Publish Date 30 October 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 380
- Language English