Description
Dive into the rich tapestry of 'Fragrant Harbour,' an epic novel that paints a vivid portrait of Hong Kong over the last seventy years. This compelling narrative unfolds through the lives of four unforgettable characters: Tom Stewart, a man searching for fortune; Sister Maria, a resilient Chinese nun; Dawn Stone, a formidable journalist; and Matthew Ho, a young entrepreneur driven by his family's history. Perfect for lovers of historical fiction, this book captures the essence of Hong Kong, with its colonial past, WWII tribulations, and post-war transformation. Each page immerses you in the bustling streets and vibrant culture, making it a must-read for anyone passionate about Asia's captivating history. This BRAND NEW edition, published in 2013 by Faber, features 320 pages of engaging storytelling that will keep you enthralled from start to finish. Easily accessible with an ISBN of 9780571294855, Fragrant Harbour is ideal for your book collection or as a gift for lovers of literature. Fast delivery options ensure you won’t have to wait long to experience this spellbinding tale. Order your copy today to delve into the heart of one of the world's most iconic cities and explore the lives shaped by its tumultuous history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571294855
Year: 2013
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 320
Description:
'It's Hong Kong,' she said. 'Heung gong. Fragrant harbour.'
Fragrant Harbour is the story of four people whose intertwined lives span Asia's last seventy years. Tom Stewart leaves England to seek his fortune, and finds it in running Hong Kong's best hotel. Sister Maria is a beautiful and uncompromising Chinese nun whom Stewart meets on the boat. Dawn Stone is an English journalist who becomes the public face of money and power and big business. Matthew Ho is a young Chinese entrepreneur whose life has been shaped by painful choices made long before his birth.
The complacency of colonial life in the 1930s; the horrors of the Japanese occupation during the Second World War; the post-war boom and the handover of the city to the Chinese -all these are present in Fragrant Harbour, an epic novel of one of the world's great cities.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571294855
Year: 2013
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 320
Description:
'It's Hong Kong,' she said. 'Heung gong. Fragrant harbour.'
Fragrant Harbour is the story of four people whose intertwined lives span Asia's last seventy years. Tom Stewart leaves England to seek his fortune, and finds it in running Hong Kong's best hotel. Sister Maria is a beautiful and uncompromising Chinese nun whom Stewart meets on the boat. Dawn Stone is an English journalist who becomes the public face of money and power and big business. Matthew Ho is a young Chinese entrepreneur whose life has been shaped by painful choices made long before his birth.
The complacency of colonial life in the 1930s; the horrors of the Japanese occupation during the Second World War; the post-war boom and the handover of the city to the Chinese -all these are present in Fragrant Harbour, an epic novel of one of the world's great cities.