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The Harmony Silk Factory

The Harmony Silk Factory

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by Tash Aw
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A landmark work of fiction from one of Britain’s most exciting new writers. The Harmony Silk Factory is a devastating love story set against the turmoil of mid-twentieth century Malaysia. Set in Malaysia in the 1930s and 40s, with the rumbling of the Second World War in the background and the Japanese about to invade, The Harmony Silk Factory tells the story of four characters: Johnny, an infamous Chinaman – a salesman, a fraudster, possibly a murderer – whose shop house, The Harmony Silk Factory, he uses as a front for his illegal businesses; Snow Soong, the beautiful daughter of one of the Kinta Valley’s most prominent families, who dies giving birth to one of the novel’s narrators; Kunichika, a Japanese officer who loves Snow; and Peter Wormwood, an Englishman who came to Malaysia like many others but never returned, and also loved Snow. Their journey into the jungle has a devastating effect on all of them and exposes the cultural tensions of the era. Haunting, highly original, The Harmony Silk Factory is suspenseful to the last page.

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ISBN13: 9780007232284
ISBN10: 0007232284
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication Year: 2006
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Rich historical love story amid war and cultural clashes.

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    If you're drawn to tales that blend history with intense emotional journeys, this book is a compelling choice. Its richly drawn characters and vivid setting in Malaysia during a tumultuous period pull you into a world of love, betrayal, and cultural tensions. Many readers find it haunting and beautifully written, offering a unique perspective on a turbulent era.

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