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Gai-Jin
The Third Novel of the Asian Saga
Series: The Asian Saga
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A repackaged edition of the classic brilliantly-written bestseller about the opening up of 19th Century Japan
A repackaged edition of the classic brilliantly-written bestseller about the opening up of 19th Century Japan
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A herculean achievement . . . strong plot and strong characterisation The Times
It is 1862 and Japan is a land in chaos as the power of the Shogun wanes and the rival factions plan to restore the Emperor. In Yokohama, the gai-jin, the hated foreigners, seek to profit from the chaos. At the head of the Noble House - and heir to the title of Tai-Pan - stands Malcolm Struan, who is determined to become his own man and marry the woman he loves. At the head of the Shogunate party is the Lord Yoshi, a direct descendant of Shogun Toranaga, who shares all of his ancestor's cunning and ambition.
A passionate portrait of suffering . . . a strange and gripping tale of a nation's deflowerment Mail on SundaySeries: The Asian Saga
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'Intensely readable and exciting' Sunday Telegraph Set in the turbulent days of the founding of Hong Kong in the 1840s, Tai-Pan is the story of Dirk Struan, the ruler - the Tai-Pan - of the most powerful trading company in the Far East. He is also a pirate, an opium smuggler, and a master manipulator of men. This is the...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Gai-Jin
A herculean achievement . . . strong plot and strong characterisation The Times It is 1862 and Japan is a land in chaos as the power of the Shogun wanes and the rival factions plan to restore the Emperor. In Yokohama, the gai-jin, the hated foreigners, seek to profit from the chaos. At the head of the Noble House -...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
King Rat
Set in Changi, the most notorious prisoner of war camp in Asia, King Rat is a heroic story of survival told by a master storyteller who lived through those years as a young soldier. Only one man in fifteen had the strength, the luck, and the cleverness simply to survive Changi. And then there was King.Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Noble House
Over one hundred years have passed since Dirk Struan founded Hong Kongβs oldest trading company. But now, the Noble House is in danger. As Hong Kong itself becomes the deadly playground of the CIA, the KGB, and the Peopleβs Republic of China, rival tai-pans, seeking revenge for blood feuds over a century old, gather for the kill.Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Whirlwind
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Gai-Jin by James Clavell has received varied reviews highlighting its engaging portrayal of Japan's transformation. The Mail on Sunday praises it as a passionate and gripping tale of a nation's awakening, while the New York Times appreciates its historical depth and complex characters. The Daily Telegraph emphasises the themes of intrigue and betrayal, and the Chicago Sun-Times recognises it as a substantial read. The Times commends Clavell for the strong plot and characterisation.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780340766170
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: 132.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 820g
Pages: 1232
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.
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