The Trader of Saigon
Author(s): Lucy Cruickshanks
From Hanoi to Saigon, a tale of one woman's search for a better life - and a thriller that strikes to the merciless heart of post-civil war Vietnam. In the chaos and corruption of 1980s' Vietnam, three seemingly unconnected lives are brought together by greed, fear and hope. As a US Army deserter, Alexander is a man without country; trapped in a life he no longer controls and embroiled in the dark business of trading women. His latest victim is Hanh, a rural girl who moved to Hanoi to escape inevitable poverty and who sees Alexander's arrival as the answer to her prayers. Neither of them has ever met Phuc - a Vietnamese businessman who backed the wrong side in the war and is now unable to pay his financial and political debts to the Party. But his struggles are about to change both their lives. From a society torn apart by war comes a tale of redemption and salvation; a thrilling saga and an explosive debut novel.
General Information
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- : Quercus Publishing Plc
- : Heron Books
- : 01 July 0000
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 December 2013
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Lucy Cruickshanks
- : Paperback
- : UK airports ed
- : 336
More About The Product
'Vivid, startling and absorbing ... a really compelling novel' Matthew Plampin, author of Illumination. 'A gripping tale that is complex and profound ... beautifully written, immensely atmospheric, the characters are unforgettable ... a compelling story that will touch your heart' Kate Furnivall, author of The White Pearl.
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. She lives in Southampton.
