Clavell, James

Gai-jin: A Novel of Japan (Asian saga)

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ISBN 13:
9780340766170
author:
Clavell, James
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Hodder Paperbacks
language:
English
Publication Year:
1999
Pages:
1232
Dimensions:
19.7 x 12.9 x 6.3 cm
Genre:
Adventure / thriller
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.95

Description

In 1862, Japan is a land in turmoil as the power of the Shogun wanes and rival factions vie for control. Amidst the chaos, the gai-jin - foreigners - seek to profit from the situation. At the heart of the Noble House, Malcolm Struan, the heir to the title of Tai-Pan, strives to forge his own path and win the hand of the woman he loves. However, his ambitions are threatened by the cunning and ambition of Lord Yoshi, a direct descendant of the Shogun Toranaga, who will stop at nothing to restore the Emperor. As the struggle for power intensifies, the fragile balance between tradition and modernity is tested. The fate of the Noble House and the future of Japan hang in the balance, as the characters navigate the treacherous landscape of 19th-century politics and intrigue. With its rich historical setting and complex characters, Gai-Jin is a gripping tale of adventure, politics, and romance.

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