“Book Descriptions: Leslie Danker, the first resident historian at Raffles Hotel Singapore, has been in the unique position to journey with the hotel over two restorations. Through personal anecdotes, he shares his rise through the ranks over five decades, and traces the history of the hotel from its humble beginnings to its world-renowned status. This is a story of one man's abiding passion for a place that has come to symbolise colonial heritage, resilience, reinvention and timeless beauty.” DRIVE