This is the story of the White Rajahs who governed and ruled the Malaysian Archipelego on behalf of the British Empire. Originally commissioned for a BBC Radio series, this book concentrates on the Oral history of those people who were actually there. This has its advantages, in that the exploits of the characters mentioned are completely believable and fascinating to read. But these same witnesses also seem to be clouded in nostalgia and seem to only be able to remember what they chose to remember. There is no countervailing native testimony to describe the other side of the colonial experience. That said, this book is an enjoyable, evocative read, that goes well with the Author's sister books: Plain Tales From the Raj and Tales from the Dark Continent.