Noble House (Asian Saga, #5)
by James Clavell
Noble House by James Clavell holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 30.4K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 1,376 pages.
About Noble House
This is an alternate cover edition for ISBN13: 9780440164845.The tai-pan, Ian Dunross, struggles to rescue Struan's from the precarious financial position left by his predecessor. To do this, he seeks partnership with an American millionaire, while trying to ward off his arch-rival Quillan Gornt, who seeks to destroy Struan's once and for all. Meanwhile, Chinese communists, Taiwanese nationalists, and Soviet spies illegally vie for influence in Hong Kong while the British government seeks to prevent this. And nobody, it seems, can get anything done without enlisting the aid of Hong Kong's criminal underworld. Other obstacles include water shortages, landslides, bank runs and stock market crashes.Nov. 1987 Dell jumbo mass market paperback, 21st printing. James Clavell.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Clavell |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 1,376 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 30,367 |
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What genre is Noble House?
Noble House is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Noble House worth reading?
Based on 30.4K reader ratings, Noble House has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Noble House?
Noble House has 1,376 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Noble House?
Noble House was written by James Clavell. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for Noble House?
The ISBN-13 for Noble House is 9780440164840.0.
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