Asian Saga book 2 · 1966
Tai-Pan
In 1841, as Britain takes the barren island of Hong Kong, Dirk Struan, the ruthless head of a great trading company, sets out to make it the centre of his empire, while his bitter rival plots his ruin.
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Book facts
- Author
- James Clavell
- Series
- Asian Saga, book 2 of 6
- Published
- 1966
- Setting
- Set in Hong Kong
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Tai-Pan
3 recurring or key characters from James Clavell’s chart. Introduces Dirk Struan, Culum Struan and Tyler Brock.
Lead 1
- Dirk StruanFirst appearanceThe Tai-Pan, founder of the Noble House
Major 2
- Culum StruanFirst appearanceDirk's son
- Tyler BrockFirst appearanceDirk's rival