Used paperback in good condition. Cover and pages show minimal wear, Pages show normal age discolouration. 190 pages. Published by Fontana Books, 1977. ISBN 0006147798.

Hernando made a sound like a cat. The way he moved said a commando course in unarmed combat, palms first, fingers tight, muscles kept easy for feint and parry, and then in to deliver the wallop at that mystery vein the experts use as a killer. Not forgetting the ceremonial bows before and after.

My reaction to all this highly polished technique is a straight reversion to the primitive: grab something heavy and throw it. At ten paces a Kung Fu expert's stomach is a highly vulnerable target for a big enough vase.

There wasn't a vase handy.