An enthusiastic history of rampant Cantonese piracy in the 1930s, this first-hand account follows globetrotting journalist Aleko E. Lilius as he sets out to infiltrate mysterious pirate gangs. Describing every detail of the reporter s life as he eats, sleeps, and sails with murderous gangs, this recollection chronicles the rapport between Lilius and South China s notorious pirate queen, Lai Choi San. Including the harrowing misdeeds witnessed on Lilius s journey, this record is a sensational, adventurous tale."