This spellbinding adventure is a literary triumph that proves once again why James Clavell's books have become modern classics. Set in Hong Kong in 1963, the action of Noble House spans scarcely more than a week, but these are days of high adventure: from kidnapping and murder to financial double-dealing and natural catastrophes--fire, flood, landslide. Yet they are also days filled with all the mystery and romance of Hong Kong--the heart of Asia--rich in every trade ... money, flesh, opium, power.
Read More
This spellbinding adventure is a literary triumph that proves once again why James Clavell's books have become modern classics. Set in Hong Kong in 1963, the action of Noble House spans scarcely more than a week, but these are days of high adventure: from kidnapping and murder to financial double-dealing and natural catastrophes--fire, flood, landslide. Yet they are also days filled with all the mystery and romance of Hong Kong--the heart of Asia--rich in every trade ... money, flesh, opium, power.
Read Less
At over 1300 pages in softcover this book is remarkably readable. Using a bouniful list of characters well-tied together Clavell presents his readers a masterful story blending business shenanigans, deceit and sex with gambling. You are kept on edge as the dice are thrown eager to learn the reseults. The results are staggering. Readers are rewarded if they have read the author's previous books King Rat and Taipan
Barbara K
Jan 20, 2011
Disappointment
While the book itself is great, I was misled into thinking that I was getting the whole novel. Actually, I got Book 2 only and had to go elsewhere to order Book 1.
The ads never mentioned that it was a two book set or which of the books was being offered.
This should be corrected.
Vallejo1771
Jan 18, 2009
Noble House
If you read and enjoyed Shogun, Gaijin, Tai Pan, and King Rat, then Noble House will not disappoint! While the length of the book may make it seem an intimidating read, don't be fooled. This one is a page turner! Once you've finished Noble House, you'll be ready to dive right into Whirlwind, the last book in the Asian Saga.
