Tai-Pan

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Dirk Struan rises from humble origins to establish Struan & Company, the largest trading firm in the Far East, becoming the Tai-Pan of all Tai-Pans in China. However, his success breeds a formidable enemy in Tyler Brock, a rival from their opium-smuggling past, who commands the second-largest trading fleet. The lucrative opium trade continues to thrive despite the end of the war between England and China, fueling ongoing hostilities. Struan and Brock dominate England's trade with China, yet their mutual hatred and desires complicate their lives. As their families intersect over the years, tensions escalate, threatening to tear both families apart and leaving lasting repercussions. Struan must battle to protect his company and loved ones from the destructive ambitions of his sworn enemy. The narrative is woven with ambition, political intrigue, and complex relationships, described as "grand entertainment" filled with action, treachery, and passion. This richly detailed yet accessible historical fiction captures the collision of East and West, ensuring it resonates long after the last page is turned.