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Stuart McDouall: Policeman’s memoir bursts with revelations, intriguing anecdotes and warm-hearted humanity

13 April 2025 rmedcalf 0

Stuart McDouall, a regular runner last century in the Sai Kung police race, has published a memoir called Pro Deo, Rege et Patria or For God, King and Country. […]

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Local hero’s book on “Policing the Pleasuredome”rings with authenticity

11 March 2025 rmedcalf 0

Mike Sharp emphasises this is a work of fiction, albeit one based on his experiences of colonial policing in an age now, sadly, gone. […]

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Book about rotters, some dead but still talking to us, is entertaining read from Bella Mackie

10 January 2025 rmedcalf 0

Bella Mackie spins tales entertainingly as she showed with her million-selling story, “How to Kill Your Family”. Now she’s back with “What a Way To Go.” […]

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Much maligned, Wallis Simpson found lotus-eater’s dream in Hong Kong and China

26 November 2024 rmedcalf 0

A new book, “Her Lotus Year”, tells the story of Wallis Simpson in China in the roaring twenties. Book reviewer Roger Medcalf takes a look. […]

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Book launching this Saturday 30 November at La Verde restaurant, Sai Kung, by Guy Shirra

25 November 2024 rmedcalf 0

Sai Kung publisher Guy Shirra will hold a book launching at noon on Saturday 30 November at La Verde, Sai Kung. His “More from a Barren Rock” will be on sale at the discounted price of $120. […]

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“Look up at the stars, not down at your feet”: Wise words from Stephen Hawking in last book

22 November 2024 rmedcalf 0

Our book reviewer looks back at an inspiring life, well lived, with lessons for all of us. […]

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Marvellous Sai Kung history, lovely animal stories, heroic derring-do and Mr Shufflebottom

16 November 2024 rmedcalf 0

Roger Medcalf reviews Guy Shirra’s new book taking a further look at tales from long ago. […]

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At 738 pages, Boris Johnson’s memoir is daunting, but persist for wit, erudition and insight

9 November 2024 rmedcalf 0

Boris was most popular for his leaving. So he tells us in his self-serving, but witty and well-written memoir, “Unleashed”, says Roger Medcalf in his review of Johnson’s latest book. […]

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Celebrate things Indian: get along to literary discussions at Asia Society this Sunday

4 November 2024 rmedcalf 0

Three literary sessions featuring conversations with internationally acclaimed authors take place at The Asia Society on Sunday 10 November. […]

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“Tales From A Barren Rock” is selling well, publisher and Bookazine owners say

18 October 2024 rmedcalf 0

The new book with a strong Sai Kung connection, “Tales From a Barren Rock”, is selling well, according to publisher. […]

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    16 May 2026 0
  • Police crack largest marijuana trafficking case in three years seizing half a tonne of marijuana worth $98.7 million at Sai Kung beach
    14 May 2026 0
  • Long term Sai Kung resident Toby Emmet dies. RIP
    14 May 2026 0
  • Big events at Hebe Haven Yacht Club in May
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