The Dragon's Threat

The narrative focuses on Dejection Island, a contested territory in the South China Sea, sparking tensions between Britain, China, and the U.S. Peter Holroyd, an academic specializing in maritime history, is tasked with investigating sovereignty claims to facilitate Britain's withdrawal. Accompanied by a captivating Chinese assistant, he discovers that his research has far-reaching implications, intertwining his academic pursuits with escalating geopolitical stakes, ultimately questioning the safety of both the island's inhabitants and his own future.