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An Insular Possession

An Insular Possession
By Timothy Mo

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A hardback best-seller and nominee for the BookerPrize, finally back in print after three years ofrights battles, this literary masterpiecedocuments the first Anglo-Chinese Opium Warthrough the eyes of two young Americans on theChina Coast in the 1830s."A marvellous, monumental achievement, highlyintelligent, witty and having the gravitas oftrue historical insight... A first-classhistorical novel of tremendous sweep" - Spectator"Astute and unremitting" - Glasgow Herald"Powerful, beautifully written" - Guardian

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #354772 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-07-01
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 728 pages

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A superb historical novel5
Superbly-written, atmospheric, believable characters and plot, fair, - this book is everything a historical novel should be.