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In the sweeping tradition of "The English Patient" comes this gripping tale set in war-torn Hong Kong. Rich with intrigue, romance, and betrayal, this wonderfully written, utterly captivating novel dazzles . . .--Chang-rae Lee.
Ambitious, exotic, and a classic book club read, 'The Piano Teacher' is a combination of 'Tenko' meets 'The Remains of the Day'. ... from the British hardback edition
Ambitious, exotic, and a classic book club read, 'The Piano Teacher' is a combination of 'Tenko' meets 'The Remains of the Day'. ... from the British paperback edition
In the sweeping tradition of "The English Patient" Lee offers a gripping tale set in war-torn Hong Kong. Rich with intrigue, romance, and betrayal, this wonderfully written, utterly captivating novel dazzles.--Chang-rae Lee. ... from the American trade paper edition
When World War II strikes Hong Kong and her English lover is sent to an internment camp, Trudy is forced to form dangerous alliances with the head of the Japanese gendarmerie, which leads to a chain of terrible betrayals. ... from the American analog audio cassette edition
When World War II strikes Hong Kong and her English lover is sent to an internment camp, Trudy is forced to form dangerous alliances with the head of the Japanese gendarmerie, which leads to a chain of terrible betrayals. ... from the American compact disc edition
When World War II strikes Hong Kong and her English lover is sent to an internment camp, Trudy is forced to form dangerous alliances with the head of the Japanese gendarmerie, which leads to a chain of terrible betrayals. ... from the American mp3 cd edition
In the epic tradition of The English Patient, this gripping tale of love and betrayal is set in war-torn Hong Kong. It is 1942, and Will Trusdale, an Englishman newly arrived in Hong Kong, has fallen headlong into a passionate relationship with Trudy Liang, a beautiful Eurasian socialite. But when WWII strikes, Will is sent to an internment camp, while Trudy remains outside. Trudy is forced to form dangerous alliances with the head of the Japanese gendarmerie, whose desperate attempts to locate a priceless collection of Chinese art lead to a chain of terrible betrayals.
Ten years later, Claire Pendleton comes to Hong Kong and meets the enigmatic Will. As long-buried secrets start to emerge and she begins to understand the true nature of the world she has entered, Claire learns that sometimes the price of survival is love. ... from the American no binding specified edition
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 The Honey Gatherers
Mimlu Sen
The classic groupie memoir involves a rebellious rich kid from the suburbs who gets caught up in a world of sex, drugs and rock and roll and lives to tell the tale. Mimlu Sen fits the wealthy and rebellious stereotype, and her story certainly... [ Read full review ] |
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