Santa Rosa Author Publishes New Historical Novel

"China on the Threshold of World War II", a new book by Lydia Zola, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Before Japan loomed over most of Asia during World War II, the aging British Empire still held sway over the area, and people from various reaches of the empire swarm all over the colonies.
Best of friends Nick Wilson and husband-and-wife Val and Jenny Cornish are three such imperial subjects who find themselves in Hong Kong for different reasons.

In the time that Nick stumbles on what he believes to be the love of his life, Helen, the Japanese start their planned conquest of Asia-Pacific, throwing the ill-fated lovers off their plans, and making the game of survival their primary concern.

We all know Japan lost this war. Nick Wilson's subsequent military involvement, mostly within deep Chinese territories, gives a revealing glimpse what the Japanese military planners
overlooked on this last imperial campaign.

About the Author:
Zola was born in China but attended a Russian school during her younger years. She completed her studies in Tiensin, China and moved to San Francisco, California where she resided for twenty-five years. She now lives in Santa Rosa and is an active member of different clubs in her community.

"China on the Threshold of World War II" is a 290-page paperback with a retail price of $18.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-1656-3. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.