China

Edward Rutherfurd has captivated millions of readers with his narrative greatness, deep historical sagas that tell us the story of some famous city across multiple generations. Now in China, the author takes his readers into the richness of the fascinating environment of the Middle Kingdom. The story begins in 1839, at the dawn of the First Opium War, and continues the history of China through Mao's Cultural Revolution to this day. Rutherfurd recounts the rise and fall of the fortunes of different members of Chinese, British and American families as they negotiate the course of history. Along the way, true to his style, Rutherfurd gives us a detailed and profound portrait of Chinese history and society, its ancient traditions, its great setbacks and the emergence of China as a great global power on the rise. . And just like in his previous novels, we will find romance, adventure, heroines and scoundrels, overwhelming fights and incredible fortunes.