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Whirlwind
The Sixth Novel of the Asian Saga
Series: The Asian Saga
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James Clavell's classic portrayal of the Iranian revolution at its height in fresh new packaging to appeal to a new generation.
James Clavell's classic portrayal of the Iranian revolution at its height in fresh new packaging to appeal to a new generation.
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Whirlwind is the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979: three weeks of fanaticism, passion, self-sacrifice, and heartbreak.
Caught between the revolutionaries and the forces of international intrigue is a team of professional pilots. They are ordered to flee to safety with their helicopters. Two of them, both Europeans, have Iranian wives whom they love beyond safety and politics.
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Whirlwind
Whirlwind is the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979: three weeks of fanaticism, passion, self-sacrifice, and heartbreak. Caught between the revolutionaries and the forces of international intrigue is a team of professional pilots. They are ordered to flee to safety with their helicopters. Two of them, both Europeans, have Iranian wives whom they love beyond safety and...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
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Whirlwind by James Clavell is widely praised for its intricate plot, detailed character development, and engaging narrative. Critics highlight its rich atmosphere and Clavell's ability to capture the essence of the setting and its people. The book's structure and fast-paced storyline make it an engrossing read, with many appreciating the thoroughness of its detail and the author's skill in weaving multiple narratives together.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780340766187
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 December 1999
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 60.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 840g
Pages: 1248
About the Author
James Clavell, the son of a Royal Navy family, was educated in Portsmouth before, as a young artillery officer, he was captured by the Japanese at the Fall of Singapore. It was on this experience that his bestselling novel KING RAT was based. He maintained this oriental interest in his other great works: TAI-PAN, SHOGUN, NOBLE HOUSE and GAI JIN. Clavell died in 1994.
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