The Jewel Trader of Pegu - Hardcover

Hantover, Jeffrey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061252700 ISBN 13: 9780061252709

Publisher: William Morrow & Co, 2008

Synopsis

Leaving behind a safe and comfortable existence for the promises of a lush Burmese kingdom, turn-of-the-seventeenth-century Jewish jewel trader Abraham learns that he is expected to participate in a native sexual ritual in order for his business to succeed, a requirement that tests his moral beliefs and introduces him to unexpected love. 40,000 first printing.

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Review:

"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

"Beautifully written and expertly researched by an art and antiquities expert, this novel captivates 'til its final page."--Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"[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 vivid portrait of life in Southeast Asia of the 16th century...[A] compelling debut novel."--The American Jewish World

"[E]nchanting...moving...Hantover has written a jewel of a novel."--The Reporter on THE JEWEL TRADER OF PEGU

"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 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"

About the Author:

Jeffrey Hantover has written extensively on social issues, art, and culture for international publications, and his poetry has been published in several U.S. literary journals. He lived in Hong Kong for more than a decade and resides with his wife in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061252700
• ISBN 13: 9780061252709
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224