The Jewel Trader of Pegu: A Novel
Autor Jeffrey Hantoveren Limba Engleză Paperback – 29 dec 2008
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780061252716
ISBN-10: 0061252719
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 135 x 203 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.18 kg
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperPerennial
ISBN-10: 0061252719
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 135 x 203 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.18 kg
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperPerennial
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Recenzii
“A thinking reader’s tale with all the trappings of an exotic historical romance.” — Debra Dean, author of The Madonnas of Leningrad
“Dreamy and lyrical, steeped in the customs and atmosphere of a world long lost, THE JEWEL TRADER OF PEGU takes the reader on a deep emotional journey through the meanings of what is precious.” — Liza Dalby, author of The Tale of Murasaki: A Novel, and Geisha
“[Readers] will be swept away by Hantover’s lavish descriptions of an exotic, lost Asian kingdom; the gentle love story; and the tale of one man’s thoughtful journey to his heart’s home.” — Booklist
“A journey to the center of the heart . . . a beautiful story of love overcoming obstacles . . . [R]eaders are treated to a long look at the interior landscape of a man of faith whose world is shaken by the power of unexpected love.” — BookPage
“A vivid portrait of life in Southeast Asia of the 16th century...[A] compelling debut novel.” — The American Jewish World
“Beautifully written and expertly researched by an art and antiquities expert, this novel captivates ‘til its final page.” — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“[E]nchanting...moving...Hantover has written a jewel of a novel.” — The Reporter on THE JEWEL TRADER OF PEGU
“Dreamy and lyrical, steeped in the customs and atmosphere of a world long lost, THE JEWEL TRADER OF PEGU takes the reader on a deep emotional journey through the meanings of what is precious.” — Liza Dalby, author of The Tale of Murasaki: A Novel, and Geisha
“[Readers] will be swept away by Hantover’s lavish descriptions of an exotic, lost Asian kingdom; the gentle love story; and the tale of one man’s thoughtful journey to his heart’s home.” — Booklist
“A journey to the center of the heart . . . a beautiful story of love overcoming obstacles . . . [R]eaders are treated to a long look at the interior landscape of a man of faith whose world is shaken by the power of unexpected love.” — BookPage
“A vivid portrait of life in Southeast Asia of the 16th century...[A] compelling debut novel.” — The American Jewish World
“Beautifully written and expertly researched by an art and antiquities expert, this novel captivates ‘til its final page.” — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“[E]nchanting...moving...Hantover has written a jewel of a novel.” — The Reporter on THE JEWEL TRADER OF PEGU
Notă biografică
Jeffrey Hantover is a New York City based writer. His poetry and short fiction have appeared in various literary journals in the U.S. He has written extensively on art, culture, food, and travel for publications in Asia, Europe and the U.S. on a wide range of topics including contemporary Japanese ceramics, Bruce Lee, the Boy Scouts, masculine anxiety, architectural preservation, and the best fried chicken in Kuala Lumpur. His novel, The Jewel Trader of Pegu was a Barnes & Noble "Discover Great New Writers" selection, Borders "Original Voices" selection, and an Independent Book Sellers BookSense pick. He is the author of The Forenoon Bride (Severn House, 2023).