Rendezvous in Shanghai
Rendezvous in Shanghai by Tom Condon, published by iUniverse on March 31, 2003, is a fiction novel that spans 216 pages. Set off the China Coast in the months leading up to Pearl Harbor, the narrative follows two young Americans who are hired to navigate an ancient tugboat from Hong Kong to the Philippines. Their mission involves towing a barge loaded with high-grade tungsten ore, which the Chinese Mafia plans to hijack and sell to the Japanese.
Readers will encounter a blend of action and adventure as the protagonists face various challenges, including nature’s fury, hostile navies, and modern-day pirates. The story unfolds against a backdrop of war and military tension, culminating in a dramatic confrontation in the harbor of Shanghai. This edition offers a detailed exploration of the characters’ experiences and the geopolitical landscape of the time, providing insight into the complexities of their journey.
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The story takes place off the China Coast in the months before Pearl Harbor.
The Chinese Mafia hatch a plot to highjack a barge load of high-grade tungsten ore belonging to the Americans and sell it to the Japanese.
Two young Americans are hired to sail an ancient sea-going tugboat from Hong Kong to the Philippines where they pick up the barge and tow it back to Shanghai.
Their amorous adventures in the ports, their battles with nature, hostile navies and modern-day pirates make up a good tale, which culminates in a royal battle for the prize in the war-torn harbor of Shanghai.
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