Asian Saga 6 Books Collection Set by James Clavell - Shogun Tai-Pan Noble House - Fiction - Paperback

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Titles in This Set. Shogun. Tai-Pan. Gai-Jin. King Rat. Noble House. Whirlwind. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789124236991. Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks. Age Range: Adult. Overview. The Asian Saga 6 Books Collection Set brings together James Clavell's sweeping sequence of historical novels in one bumper paperback bundle. Spanning feudal Japan, colonial Hong Kong, wartime Singapore and revolutionary Iran, these six epic stories of ambition, survival and cultural collision have captivated readers for decades. This brand-new set is ideal for fans of immersive historical fiction, gift-buyers seeking a substantial present, and anyone building a well-stocked home library of classic bestsellers.. About the Books. Each novel in the Asian Saga stands alone yet shares a common thread of East-meets-West drama. Shogun follows Pilot-Major John Blackthorne as he is drawn into the power struggles of feudal Japan. Tai-Pan charts the founding of Hong Kong through trading magnate Dirk Struan. Gai-Jin continues the saga in 1862 Yokohama, where foreign settlers become entangled in Japan's turbulent transition to modernity. King Rat, drawn from Clavell's own wartime captivity, is a taut account of survival in the Changi POW camp. Noble House moves the story a century forward, into a Hong Kong of corporate warfare, espionage and shifting loyalties. Whirlwind closes the sequence amid the chaos of the 1979 Iranian revolution, following pilots caught between fanaticism and international intrigue. Together the six novels form a vast, character-driven chronicle of trade, war and empire across Asia, prized for their meticulous historical detail and page-turning storytelling. This paperback bundle is a straightforward way to collect the entire sequence at once, whether reading in publication order or diving straight into the title that appeals most.. Complete saga in one set: all six Asian Saga novels together, no need to hunt down individual editions.. Bestselling storyteller: James Clavell's epic narratives have sold millions of copies worldwide.. Durable paperback format: practical and portable for reading at home, on holiday, or during commutes.. Rich historical settings: feudal Japan, colonial Hong Kong, wartime Asia and revolutionary Iran, brought vividly to life.. Excellent gift set: a generous present for history buffs and fans of sweeping, long-form fiction.. About the Author. James Clavell (1924–1994) was a British-born novelist, screenwriter and director, later naturalised American. Captured by the Japanese at the Fall of Singapore, his wartime experience as a POW inspired King Rat and shaped his lifelong fascination with Asia. He went on to write the celebrated Asian Saga, including Shogun, which became an international bestseller and acclaimed television adaptation. Clavell's meticulous research and storytelling flair made him one of the twentieth century's most widely read authors of historical fiction.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Six unforgettable epics in one set, perfect for readers who love getting fully absorbed in richly detailed historical worlds, ambitious characters and page-turning plots that span generations.. Please Note: The individual books in this set will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown.