China

Edward Rutherfurd, the acclaimed master of the historical saga, transports readers to the heart of the Middle Kingdom in "China: The Novel." Beginning in 1839 with the tumultuous dawn of the First Opium War, this sweeping epic chronicles over a century and a half of Chinese history, extending through Mao's Cultural Revolution and up to the modern day. Through the interwoven fates of Chinese, British, and American families, Rutherfurd masterfully portrays the dramatic collision of cultures and the turbulent rise and fall of empires. From the bustling streets of Shanghai to the ancient majesty of the Great Wall, readers witness a deeply researched portrait of China's ancient traditions, profound upheavals, and its eventual emergence as a global power. Filled with romance, adventure, heroines, and scoundrels, this majestically told narrative offers an extraordinarily vivid and compelling exploration of one of the world's most remarkable and constantly evolving nations.