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THE TEA LORDS
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| By: |
Hella S. Haasse |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£8.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1846274060 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781846274060 |
| Publisher: |
GRANTA BOOKS |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2011 |
| Pages: |
352 |
| Description: |
The great masterpiece of the living Dutch novelist most often tipped as a contender for the Nobel Prize for Literature - a classic tale of the European settlers' experience in the Far East worthy of Conrad or Kipling |
| Synopsis: |
Born into wealth and privilege, Rudolf Kerkhoven is destined to follow his father's footsteps into the Dutch colonies, with its uncleared jungle foothills and potential for riches. When he arrives in Java he is immediately smitten by the landscape and the life, and over the seasons, Rudolf's dedication and diligence gradually transform the land into a productive estate for tea, coffee and quinine. When he meets the independent-minded Jenny and their two sons are born, Rudolf is happier than he thought possible. But for Jenny, the damp austerity of their home, her fertility, her father's secret, and the native spirits of the land grow to overshadow their marriage and the life they've strived for together. Lusciously atmospheric and masterfully drawn, this is an unforgettable story of aspiration, determination, rivalry and romance on a tropical plantation. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Portobello Books Ltd |
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