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Tai-Pan
- The Epic Novel of the Founding of Hong Kong: The Asian Saga, Book 2
- Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
- Length: 32 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
The sweeping epic novel of the founding of Hong Kong, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author and unparalleled master of historical fiction, James Clavell
“There can only be one Tai-Pan.”
Dirk Struan rose from humble beginnings to build Struan & Company, also known as the Noble House, into the world’s largest Far East trading company. He is now the Tai-Pan—Supreme Leader—of all Tai-Pans in China. Along the way, however, he made a powerful enemy. Tyler Brock, Struan’s rival from their early opium-smuggling days, also heads a large trading fleet, second in size only to Struan’s. But it is not only silks and spices that drive their mutual companies’ wealth—the opium trade is still booming. War between England and China might be over, but the hostilities remain. Struan and Brock come to control much of England’s trade with China yet neither can control their desires or their hatred of each other. Over the years, their two families will cross paths, threatening to rip both apart, with reverberations that will echo across the generations.
Struan must fight to save his company and his family, or risk seeing everything he has created destroyed at the hands of his sworn enemy. Ambition, political intrigue, and love and lust weave their way throughout the novel the New York Times called, “grand entertainment…packed with action…with blood and sin, treachery and conspiracy, sex and murder.” East and West come together in an opulent and intricately plotted narrative. A tour-de-force of historical fiction, rich in detail yet eminently readable, Tai-Pan will stay with you long after the final moment.
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- Roly
- 12-08-19
Love, action and intrigue... this is an excellent listen
Clavell is entertaining, varied and complex - and there is action, love and intrigue in this mammoth work. His knowledge of current affairs and culture of the period is extensive and he achieved an outstanding degree of preparation.
As a novel, Taipan isn’t as “tight” as Shogun; there are chapters that lapse and moments that are predictable but it’s imaginative w a great historical canvas upon which the storyline of the China traders, and hero Dirk Struan is laid.
There are so many characters that the narrator wisely chooses fewer (....and that’s still many) to ensure consistency. This is an excellent listen !
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-10-17
Don't expect Shogun
I had difficulty getting into the book, coming straight from shogun, however it is still a brilliant listen!
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- ray
- 24-07-19
An all time classic
I originally read this book over 35 years ago , after my first trip to Hong Kong. The book has a special memory for me, so was a little concerned that it would not live up to the wonderful memories I have of reading it. I should not have worried, the novel is still amazing , but Gildart Jackson's expert narration brings it to life. Story telling of the very highest quality, an epic.
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- Mrs. G.
- 06-02-21
Outstanding entertainment
Superb narration, gripping story. A great treat during the tough times of covid lockdown.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-01-21
History of Hong kong
Superb story of how Hong Kong was born. 2nd time I've read this novel and 2nd time I've loved every moment.
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- Alan Powell
- 25-10-21
Just Wonderful
Epic storytelling narrated in the most evocative style that makes Clavell’s brilliant writing come alive - this could not have been done better.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-07-20
Fantastic story
The narrator's performance is great and the story is both deep and compelling. Best book I've "read" in a while.
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- R. Weston
- 03-03-24
Classically Clavell
So many authors of Clavell’s generation have an ability to intricately and expertly entwine their tales to keep the reader frantically turning pages. A fitting follow on from the brilliant Shogun!
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- Mr. Anthony D. Bateman
- 02-01-19
by god
a masterpiece, better than shogun of which over 40yrs I read watched on tv and have listened to since joining audible nearly 3 yrs ago. the intenseness passion history violence are exquisite, the reading masterful, and the final tumultuous chapters reached such emotion inside I cried. to look upon this island city now and imagine it's once frail beginning will haunt me each time I see her or hear of her.
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- Kindle Customer Patricia TAYLOR
- 04-04-18
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brilliant story could not put down, thenarration by Gildart Jackson brought all the characters to life in an amazing way.
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