- Hardcover: 625 pages
- Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (July 1977)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0070191727
- ISBN-13: 978-0070191723
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 17.8 x 6.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 907 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,214,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A story of three generations of the Sekloongs, Hong Kong merchant princes. The narrative follows the lives of the Sekloong brothers who are divided by ambition and adultery in a country torn apart by revolution.
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Sweeping Historical Novel of China,
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This review is from: DYNASTY (Mass Market Paperback)
Back of book: A TOWERING NOVEL ALIVE WITH PASSION THAT SPANS GENERATIONS FROM THE DECLINE OF THE LAST EMPRESS TO THE RISE OF MAO TSE-TUNG"Robert Elegant's powerful portrayal of the loves, struggles and aspirations of a dynamic Eurasian family blends the necessary elements of fine historical fiction." - San Francisco Chronicle Inside cover: Sir Jonathan- Illegitimate sone of a Chinese mother and Irish father, he built a fabulous trade empire and dared anyone to defy his rule. Sir Charles- Profligate and flamboyant, he put lust before honor and married a woman he could neither understand nor dominate.... Mary- She married into an alien culture and discovered the depths of her passion in adultery and the heights of her glory in a man's world..... James- A child of shame and love, he grew to manhood to become a leader in a land divided by politics and blood....
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One of the best...,
By Joel Zibell "JZ" - Published on Amazon.com
One of the best novels I have ever read. Elegant knows how to write historical fiction. This book ranks right up there with James Clavell's Taipan and Pearl Buck's Daughters of Madame Liang. Historical events are used accurately as a backdrop to the family saga of the Sekloongs. The characters become so "real" you believe you know each one. Highly recommended for those interested in modern China's development as a nation and for those wanting a epic novel to get lost in. What a movie this would make!
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Dictionary Needed!,
By S. L. Essilfie "Baroness Iriah" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: DYNASTY (Mass Market Paperback)
Please take the title of this review into serious consideration. The first few pages, made me want to put the book down. Although I don't think I would be willing to read the 600+ page novel again, I am glad that I read it. Still in the process of reading it (I'm at pg.457), it is interesting to say the least. I was a little lost in the beginning but once I got into the story of the main character (Mary), the read became easier. I was constantly disrupted by words I did not understand and finally decided to write them down and keep moving-- the book is still readable without words like "anachronistically".This is the first book that I've read that focuses on the personal lives as strongly as the political and historical ties. Since it's "based on true events", those areas of politics are quite believable. It is pleasant to see this mix. If I could change two things about this novel I would: use smaller words and condense! If someone has ADD when it comes to reading, be scared of its mighty size but if you can be patient, it's worth the read, even just this once. |
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