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A tempestuous historical voyage of opium and destinies.

If you find yourself drawn to tales that blend the allure of history with the intricacies of individual fates, "River of Smoke" will captivate you. It's not just about the journey across the seas, it’s about the rich backdrop of the opium trade in 19th century Canton. You'll feel the storm on the Indian Ocean and the tumultuous lives intertwined with the global politics of commerce and addiction. The prose is evocative and detailed, inviting you into a world that is both grand and personal.

  • Warwick Prize for Writing Nominee for Longlist (2013)
  • Man Asian Literary Prize Nominee (2011)
  • The Hindu Literary Prize Nominee (2011)
  • DSC Prize Nominee for South Asian Literature (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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River of Smoke - Ibis Trilogy

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ISBN: 9780719568893
Authors: Amitav Ghosh
Publisher: John Murray
Date of Publication: 2012-05-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, War, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.96
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Follow a magical cast of storm-tossed characters, from the lush islands of Mauritius to the alleys and waterways of 19th century Canton. In the crowded harbours, people come to find their fortunes, opium merchants from Europe and India exchange their illicit cargo for riches and an Englishman goes in search of a mythical flower.
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A tempestuous historical voyage of opium and destinies.

If you find yourself drawn to tales that blend the allure of history with the intricacies of individual fates, "River of Smoke" will captivate you. It's not just about the journey across the seas, it’s about the rich backdrop of the opium trade in 19th century Canton. You'll feel the storm on the Indian Ocean and the tumultuous lives intertwined with the global politics of commerce and addiction. The prose is evocative and detailed, inviting you into a world that is both grand and personal.

  • Warwick Prize for Writing Nominee for Longlist (2013)
  • Man Asian Literary Prize Nominee (2011)
  • The Hindu Literary Prize Nominee (2011)
  • DSC Prize Nominee for South Asian Literature (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.