Author: Mona Gardner
Title: Hong Kong: A Novel of the Opium War
Description: London, Alvin Redman, 1959. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce edition of this historical novel set against the backdrop of old China. The very scarce first UK edition.In the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the original cloth binding.Set against the vivid background of old China, this exciting historical novel is based on the opening of the country to international trade, as well as the events that led to the discovery of Hong Kong. It centered on Gill Bennett, someone who is looking to make his fortune from opium smuggling.The author, Mona Gardner, spent most of her time living in Asia, inspiring her novel's settings.  In the original cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart with minor shelf wear to the extremities. Small mark to the tail of spine. Dust wrapper is edge worn with a small chip to the right flyleaf. Tape marks to the wrap. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.

Keywords: Modern Fiction Hong Kong Mona Gardner Hong Kong None


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