Multi-generational narrative spans 70 years for deep historical context
Features four distinct protagonists representing diverse Asian backgrounds
Explores themes of colonialism, identity, and economic变迁
Acclaimed author John Lanchester delivers a powerful, immersive story
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'It's Hong Kong,' she said. 'Heung gong. Fragrant harbour.' Fragrant Harbour is the story of four people whose intertwined lives span Asia's last seventy years. Tom Stewart leaves England to seek his fortune, and finds it in running Hong Kong's best hotel. Sister Maria is a beautiful and uncompromising Chinese nun whom S
