Shanghailand - Dargan, James
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Shanghai, 1937 - where war rages, love collides, and dreams unravel under foreign lights. As Japanese forces close in and the Republic teeters on collapse, young Chinese clerk Harry finds himself torn between duty, desire, and identity in the cosmopolitan chaos of Shanghai's International Settlement. Working for a wealthy British businessman, Harry sets his sights on Miss Mary - the man's privileged daughter, raised to believe colonialism is a gift. But while Harry pursues ambition and affection in high society, his past follows him from Suzhou. Pan Yi, his childhood friend and quiet admirer,…mehr

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Shanghai, 1937 - where war rages, love collides, and dreams unravel under foreign lights. As Japanese forces close in and the Republic teeters on collapse, young Chinese clerk Harry finds himself torn between duty, desire, and identity in the cosmopolitan chaos of Shanghai's International Settlement. Working for a wealthy British businessman, Harry sets his sights on Miss Mary - the man's privileged daughter, raised to believe colonialism is a gift. But while Harry pursues ambition and affection in high society, his past follows him from Suzhou. Pan Yi, his childhood friend and quiet admirer, arrives in the city with two dreams: to win Harry's heart, and to become the next Ruan Lingyu - the silent film star who inspired a generation. As bombs fall and loyalties shift, Harry must choose between the woman he chases, the one who truly loves him, and the survival of a family caught in the storm. Shanghailand is a poignant historical romance set against the backdrop of war, culture clash, and forbidden love in 1930s China - a city where no one knows what tomorrow will bring. For fans of Lisa See, Eileen Chang, and literary wartime fiction with heart and heat.
Autorenporträt
James Dargan is the author of over thirty books spanning crime, noir, satire, historical fiction, and literary fiction. Known for razor-sharp dialogue, vivid characters, and a knack for weaving grit with dark humour, his work ranges from the hard-boiled streets of the Napoleon Clancy thrillers to the sprawling crime sagas of The Bayside City series, the evocative Latin American novels, and a host of standalone titles. Dargan's novels often drop readers into morally complex worlds where loyalty is fragile, justice is elusive, and survival depends on quick thinking and a little luck. Influenced by the likes of Elmore Leonard, Dennis Lehane, and Cormac McCarthy, his prose balances propulsive storytelling with atmospheric detail, creating stories that are as cinematic as they are immersive. Whether exploring mob wars and political corruption, the quiet desperation of outsiders, or the chaos of history's turning points, Dargan writes with an unflinching eye and a storyteller's instinct for pacing, character, and place. His work is as much about the people caught in the crossfire as it is about the bullets themselves. James Dargan: Writer, Raconteur, Blogger, and Journalist. For more detailed information on the latest news on his books, please visit: jamesdargan.com