Title: NOBLE HOUSE Volume 2
Author: James Clavell
ISBN: 9785367008050
Location: 2D
Keywords: Hong Kong, British Empire, intrigue, espionage, business empire, corporate power, East vs. West, corruption, loyalty, betrayal, family, wealth, survival, Cold War, trade, romance, politics, stock market, legacy, suspense, organized crime, cultural clash, power struggle, 20th century
Synopsis: Set in 1960s Hong Kong, "Noble House" follows the intense and fast-paced world of Ian Dunross, the new Tai-Pan (supreme leader) of the prestigious Struan’s trading company, also known as the Noble House. As Dunross battles to keep the company afloat, he is pulled into a web of intrigue, betrayal, and high-stakes business deals, where success is determined as much by his wits as by his willingness to take risks. Amidst mounting financial pressures, Dunross faces ruthless competitors, dangerous alliances, and complex family dynamics, all while contending with covert espionage activities fueled by Cold War tensions. The arrival of an American corporate raider, whose motives are as mysterious as they are threatening, further complicates the situation, sparking a race to secure influence, power, and survival. As Dunross navigates a maze of corporate espionage, international politics, and organized crime, he must balance his ambition with his moral obligations to family and friends, all while protecting the legacy of the Noble House. Through Clavell's masterful storytelling, "Noble House" reveals a richly woven tapestry of East and West, power and loyalty, and the cost of maintaining an empire in a world fraught with shifting alliances and hidden dangers.
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