Ambitious trader Dirk Struan builds a powerful empire on the new British colony of Hong Kong amid 19th-century conflicts and intrigues.
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Ambitious trader Dirk Struan builds a powerful empire on the new British colony of Hong Kong amid 19th-century conflicts and intrigues.
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"It is the early 19th century, when European traders and adventurers first began to penetrate the forbidding Chinese mainland. And it is in this exciting time and exotic place that a giant of an Englishman, Dirk Straun, sets out to turn the desolate island of Hong Kong into an impregnable fortress of British power, and to make himself supreme ruler-- Tai-Pan!"--P. [4] of cover.
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Romance & sex
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Frequent discussions of sexual activity, forbidden love, and romantic intrigues.
Violence & gore
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Gory violence in sea and land battles, piracy, and war scenes.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Colonialism, ruthless capitalism, and power struggles in 1840s Asia.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Suffering from war, piracy, and systemic cruelty in colonial setting.
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