This is a vintage 1994 Hodder & Stoughton paperback edition of "Gai-Jin," the monumental third novel in the legendary "Asian Saga" by bestselling historical master James Clavell. 

Spanning over 1,200 pages of deep narrative, the story is set against the turbulent backdrop of 1862 Japan. As the ancient power of the Shogun wavers and rival factions plot a violent restoration of the Emperor, the "Gai-jin" (the despised foreigners) converge on Yokohama to profit from the growing chaos. At the center of the conflict is Malcolm Struan, the young heir to the mighty trading dynasty of the Noble House, alongside the cunning Lord Yoshi, a direct descendant of Shogun Toranaga. Packed with intricate political conspiracies, sword fights, cultural conflicts, and forbidden romances, this classic purple-circle cover edition is an essential addition for fans of epic historical drama and vintage paperback collectors alike. Ships trackable and free directly within Australia.