1
of
1
Tai-Pan
The Second Novel of the Asian Saga
Series: The Asian Saga
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 57,927 ratings, 1,637 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2500
$2799
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
FAST NZ-WIDE DELIVERY
Ships from our Auckland Warehouse. In-store pickups from our Auckland store.
Found a better price? Request a price match
Tai-Pan
$2500
$2799
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Tai-Pan
The bestselling classic set in the turbulent days of the founding of Hong Kong repackaged for a new generation of readers.
The bestselling classic set in the turbulent days of the founding of Hong Kong repackaged for a new generation of readers.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
'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 story of his fight to establish himself and his dynasty as the undisputed masters of the Orient.
'Packed with action . . . gaudy and flamboyant with blood and sin, treachery and conspiracy, sex and murder . . . grand entertainment' New York TimesSeries: The Asian Saga
View all
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Tai-Pan by James Clavell is praised for its thrilling and action-packed narrative, described as intensely readable and exciting. The story is noted for its blend of intrigue, drama, and vivid character depiction, drawing the reader into a world of treachery, conspiracy, and complex human emotions. Reviewers highlight Clavell's storytelling prowess, where familiar human experiences are portrayed in extraordinary and sometimes harrowing settings.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780340750698
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 1999
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Illustration: none
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 54.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 477g
Pages: 688
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. After the war Clavell worked in the film industry producing a number of successful films including To Sir with Love. He died in 1994.
Also by James Clavell
View all-
20% off -
-
-
-
-
More from Historical Fiction
View all-
-
10% offNew Release -
10% off -
-
18% off -
19% off -
13% off -
-
-
-
New Release -
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
