From prison, company chairman John Hung recounts his life in a sweep of Hong Kong history -- from his family roots in the 19th century through World War II to the present. The story tracks his Scottish/Chinese heritage, his rise and fall from the pinnacles of corporate success to the life-destroying court case and incarceration. With subtle humour, Hung describes his colourful life, interwoven into the commercial, political and sporting tapestry of East Asia.