Description
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the 1830s opium trade, this sweeping historical novel plunges readers into the heart of a global conflict. Following the ill-fated voyage of the Ibis, the narrative weaves together the fates of convicts, indentured laborers, and ambitious merchants as they converge on Canton, China. Amidst the burgeoning opium trade and escalating tensions between East and West, characters grapple with themes of addiction, cultural collision, and the enduring bonds of love and loyalty. The author masterfully reconstructs a pivotal moment in history, exploring the complex interplay of commerce, personal ambition, and the human cost of empire.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2012
ISBN: 9780143419136
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for River of Smoke by Amitav Ghosh.