Tai-Pan
In the turbulent birth of Hong Kong in the 1840s, the imposing figure of Dirk Struan rises, the legendary tai‑pan, supreme leader of the most powerful trading company in the Far East: Struan & Company, a symbol of control over trade between East and West. Struan is visionary, ruthless, a master of negotiation… and also a manipulative opium smuggler and a fascinating pirate.
However, no empire grows without enemies. In the shadow of Struan's success, the hatred of Tyler Brock grows, a rival since their early days in the opium trade and now commander of the second largest British merchant fleet in China. The war between England and China may have ended, but the battle between these two men and their respective families is only just beginning, fueled by ambition, revenge, and contempt.
Amidst silks and spices, diplomatic intrigues and dangerous alliances, a titanic struggle for power unfolds. In a setting where cultures collide and empires rise through blood, desire, and betrayal, Tai‑Pan is a masterpiece of historical fiction.
A grand and unforgettable narrative.
ISBN: 9789895777891
Chancela: Culture
Edição: julho de 2026
Tradução: Francisco Silva Pereira
Dimensões: 150 mm x 23 mm x 50 mm
Encadernação: Paperback
Páginas: 760
Classificação Temática: Ficção histórica
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