China

In China: The Novel, Edward Rutherfurd explores the tumultuous history of China in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, capturing the clash of East and West through vivid characters and dramatic events such as the Opium Wars, the Boxer Rebellion, and the fall of the Qing Dynasty. Spanning a wide array of perspectives—from villagers and warriors to diplomats and revolutionaries—the novel offers a richly detailed and humanized portrait of China’s transformation during this pivotal era. With his trademark epic storytelling, Rutherfurd vividly brings to life the forces shaping China’s emergence as a major global power.