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James Clavell – Noble House – First Edition 1981
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A first edition, first printing of ‘Noble House’ published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1981. A near fine book without inscriptions in a very good clipped wrapper with a small closed tear to one corner.
“Noble House” is a novel by James Clavell, part of his Asian Saga series. Set in Hong Kong in 1963, it revolves around Struan’s, a powerful trading company, and its charismatic leader, Ian Dunross. The story unfolds against a backdrop of financial intrigue, political deception, and cultural clashes. Dunross faces challenges from rival business tycoons, the Triads, and the British government’s impending decolonisation of Hong Kong. The novel masterfully weaves together themes of power, loyalty, and East-West relations, providing a rich tapestry of characters and plots in the dynamic world of international business and politics in Asia.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘Noble House’ published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1981. A near fine book without inscriptions in a very good clipped wrapper with a small closed tear to one corner.
“Noble House” is a novel by James Clavell, part of his Asian Saga series. Set in Hong Kong in 1963, it revolves around Struan’s, a powerful trading company, and its charismatic leader, Ian Dunross. The story unfolds against a backdrop of financial intrigue, political deception, and cultural clashes. Dunross faces challenges from rival business tycoons, the Triads, and the British government’s impending decolonisation of Hong Kong. The novel masterfully weaves together themes of power, loyalty, and East-West relations, providing a rich tapestry of characters and plots in the dynamic world of international business and politics in Asia.
