“A fabulous epic of the Far East that will disturb and excite you . . . a thrilling and enticing tale of adventure and human relationships . . . dramatic episodes, exotic vignettes and heady descriptive passages.”—Baltimore SunIt is the early 19th century, when European traders and adventurers first began to penetrate the forbidding Chinese mainland. And it is in this exciting time and exotic … this exciting time and exotic place that a giant of an Englishman, Dirk Straun, sets out to turn the desolate island of Hong Kong into an impregnable fortress of British power, and to make himself supreme ruler…Tai-Pan!
Praise for Tai-Pan
“Unforgettable.”—Chicago Tribune
“[James] Clavell is, as always, a matchless tale-spinner.”—Cosmopolitan
“Every five or six years there appears on the horizon a book so vast in scope, so peopled with bold, colorful characters, it eclipses other efforts. . . . Such a book is Tai-Pan.”—Pittsburgh Press
“Grand entertainment…packed with action…gaudy and flanboyant with blood and sin, treachery and conspiracy, sex and murder…fresh and vigorous.” —The New York Times
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Very interesting with history of the Orient. Highly recommend it.
This was the second time I read it and it was just as wonderful as the first.
Very historical and very interesting story of Asian customers…both cruel and beautiful.
Great book.
One of my favorites. You’ll love the characters.
Great read. Hard to put down.
Loved James Clavell’S Taipan series. Very informative and great historical story.
One of the best books that I have read
Excellent. Suspenseful.
Enjoyed this book immensely!
I read James Clavell’s books year ago. This was an interesting and fun book to reread. His characters are interesting, well portrayed and gives a little insight to China’s past. I loved it.
This book is long but oh so good and interesting. I really enjoyed reading it and thought it was well worth the time.
A truly great peek into Chinese cuture.
Part of his Asia epic series of novels…each a page turner. Highly recommended.
Classic must read.
A Clavell classic-highly recommended.
Just as good as I remember it !
This is a great book in a series of great books. You will not be disappointed
Wonderful read. Almost like you were there in history.
One of m all time favorites. I reread this every few years