The third book in the Marketeer series sees Percy Gabbitt seeking a new start following the debacle of 'The Battle of Boxhill'. He moves to Suzhou in central China to be as far away from London as possible. What he does not realise that his past will soon catch up with him and his life will be turned upside down yet again. 'Friend of China' is the first of a trilogy with 'The Long Road Home' and 'School without Scandal' continuing the story.