![]() As Hong Kong itself becomes the deadly playground of the CIA, the KGB and the People’s Republic of China, rival tai-pans, seeking revenge for blood feuds over a century old. Clavell has made himself the king of super-adventure thrillers. Over one hundred years have passed since Dirk Struan founded Hong Kong’s oldest trading company. only terms like colossal, gigantic, titanic, incredible, unbelievable, gargantuan, are properly descriptive. a seamless marvel of pure storytelling.” - Cleveland Plain Dealer ![]() not only is it as long as life, it’s also as rich with possibilities.” - New York Times ![]() a book that you can get lost in for weeks. Yet they are days filled as well with all the mystery and romance of Hong Kong-the heart of Asia- rich in every trade. The action spans scarcely more than a week, but these are days of high adventure: from kidnapping and murder to financial double-dealing and natural catastrophes-fire, flood, landslide. ![]()
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