The Trader Of Saigon

Description

Vietnam, 1980s. Propelled by greed, fear and hope, three desperate lives are about to collide. Alexander: A US Army deserter engaged in the dark business of trading women. Hanh: A girl trapped in poverty who believes Alexander is the answer to her prayers. Phuc: A man who gambled everything to save his family and must now pay his debts. From a society torn apart by war comes a heart-warming tale of salvation and redemption.

Reviews

'Vivid, startling and absorbing ... a really compelling novel' Matthew Plampin. 'A gripping tale that is complex and profound ... Beautifully written, immensely atmospheric, the characters are unforgettable ... This is a compelling story that will touch your heart' Kate Furnivall. 'A touching, sometimes brutal slice of life from the Saigon that remained when the war correspondents went home. Authentic, beautiful and highly accomplished; all novels should aspire to be this good' Bookbag.

Author description

Lucy Cruickshanks was born in 1984 and raised in Cornwall. She holds a BA in Politics and Philosophy from the University of Warwick and an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University. She works as a bid writer for a Fortune 250 company and has travelled widely throughout Vietnam and Asia. Her first book, The Trader of Saigon, is set in Vietnam; her second novel, Five Enemies, is set in Burma. She lives in Southampton.