African Ming: Two Continents, Two Centuries Dramatically Converging (Unabridged‪)‬

In the turbulent world of the 15th century, a young Chinese man is forced by false accusation to flee his home and country. After a hazardous voyage with the famous Treasure Fleet, he escapes into the newly discovered continent of Africa. Using his innate skills and diplomacy, he finds recognition, status, and love in a totally alien, but highly organized, society.

Hundreds of years later, a newly married couple of archaeologists stumbles upon evidence of this man's quest in antiquity. Their discovery lands them in serious trouble with unscrupulous criminal elements, whose aims are purely mercenary, but the story concludes with the return of a significant artefact to its ancient origin.

Written by Michael Collier under the pen-name of Mark J. Cotterell.