Lovejoy in Hong Kong

In Jade Woman by Jonathan Gash, a penniless Lovejoy is sent to Hong Kong to escape Big John Sheehan's thugs.  He is promptly robbed of the money he was given by Janie, the woman who is helping him, and all of his belongings.  How does one survive in a country where you do not speak the language, have no possessions, and know no one?  Well, in Lovejoy's case, you get yourself in more trouble than you started in.  Lovejoy becomes a gigolo for hire, manages to get involved in the local triad, and plans an antique scam.  All action, no thinking!  Love it!