{"title":"Asian Saga","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"asian-saga-6-books-collection-set-james-clavell-historical-fiction-paperback","title":"Asian Saga 6 Books Collection Set by James Clavell - Historical Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShogun\u003cbr\u003e\nTai-Pan\u003cbr\u003e\nGai-Jin\u003cbr\u003e\nKing Rat\u003cbr\u003e\nNoble House\u003cbr\u003e\nWhirlwind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Hodder Paperbacks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSweep across four centuries of Asian history with the complete Asian Saga, James Clavell's monumental six-novel cycle of ambition, honor, and survival. This brand-new paperback set collects Shogun, Tai-Pan, Gai-Jin, King Rat, Noble House, and Whirlwind, tracing East-West collisions from feudal Japan to revolutionary Iran. Written by a New York Times bestselling author whose Shogun became a landmark television event, this collection delivers meticulously researched worlds, unforgettable characters, and the sweeping storytelling that has made Clavell a cornerstone of historical fiction for generations of readers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach novel in the Asian Saga stands alone, yet together they map a sprawling history of power and culture clash across Asia. Shogun opens the saga in 1600 with navigator John Blackthorne, shipwrecked in feudal Japan and forced into samurai politics. Tai-Pan jumps to the 1840s founding of Hong Kong, following trading magnate Dirk Struan as he builds an empire from a barren rock. Gai-Jin continues in 1862 Yokohama, where foreign traders clash with a Japan on the edge of revolution. King Rat, drawn from Clavell's own wartime experience, chronicles survival inside the Changi POW camp. Noble House returns to a modern Hong Kong of corporate intrigue, while Whirlwind closes the saga amid Iran's 1979 revolution. Across all six novels, Clavell's hallmark blend of historical research, propulsive plotting, and morally complex characters remains constant. The novels can be read in any order, though many fans prefer the internal chronology followed here, rewarding patience with unforgettable payoffs and a genuinely global scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete six-novel Asian Saga in one brand-new paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by James Clavell, a New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans four centuries of Asian history, from feudal Japan to 1979 Iran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach novel stands alone, perfect for reading in any order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cornerstone collection for historical fiction and epic saga fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a substantial gift for readers who love research-rich storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShogun — John Blackthorne is shipwrecked in 1600 Japan and drawn into the deadly politics of feudal warlords.\u003cbr\u003e\nTai-Pan — Trading magnate Dirk Struan battles rivals to found Hong Kong as a new commercial power in the 1840s.\u003cbr\u003e\nGai-Jin — Foreign traders and samurai collide in 1862 Yokohama as Japan teeters on revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\nKing Rat — Prisoners in the brutal Changi POW camp scheme to survive, a story drawn from Clavell's own captivity.\u003cbr\u003e\nNoble House — A modern Hong Kong trading house fights off financial predators in a high-stakes corporate thriller.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhirlwind — Foreign oil workers race to escape Iran as the 1979 revolution engulfs the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJames Clavell (1921–1994) was an Australian-born novelist, screenwriter, and director who survived brutal imprisonment as a World War II POW at Changi, an experience that inspired King Rat. He went on to write the Asian Saga, a sequence of sweeping historical novels including the New York Times bestseller Shogun, later adapted into celebrated television productions. Clavell's fiction combines rigorous historical research with fast-moving, character-driven storytelling, earning him a lasting readership among fans of epic, globe-spanning historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSix sweeping novels, one complete paperback set — perfect for long summer reading, a holiday gift for the history buff in your life, or building out a serious historical fiction library. Clavell's Asian Saga rewards binge readers with interconnected worlds, unforgettable characters, and centuries of drama in a single collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Clavell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57127544127862,"sku":"MAN-LOWPLEX-HAC-PR-U021140-0197191002","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/asian-saga-collection-james-clavell-paperback.jpg?v=1785811066"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/asian-saga.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}