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| Book Title | Gai-Jin |
| Series | Asian Saga |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author | James Clavell |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
| Published | 1993 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Pre-owned hardcover with dust jacket showing moderate shelf and handling wear. The jacket has rubbing, scuffing, small surface marks, edge wear, and wear at the corners and spine ends. Several small areas of color loss are visible on the black front panel. Overall, the jacket remains attractive with strong lettering and color. A solid used copy with noticeable but typical wear. |
| Condition | Good |
Japan, 1862. Foreign merchants and diplomats have begun forcing their way into a nation that has remained largely closed to the outside world. Into this volatile setting comes Malcolm Struan, heir to the powerful Noble House established generations earlier by Dirk Struan.
When Malcolm is caught in a violent attack, the consequences draw Japanese samurai, foreign traders, political conspirators, and the ambitious Angelique Richaud into an increasingly dangerous struggle. As old traditions collide with Western influence, Clavell creates a sweeping story of love, loyalty, revenge, commerce, and political upheaval.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Gai-Jin returns readers to James Clavell’s sprawling Asian Saga, this time exploring Japan during the turbulent opening of the country to Western influence. Packed with political maneuvering, family rivalries, romance, cultural conflict, and historical detail, it is an excellent choice for readers who enjoyed Shōgun and Tai-Pan.
Collector Notes – also add if 1st edition, Book club or any other special notes
This is the 1993 Delacorte Press hardcover edition with dust jacket, ISBN 0385310161. Gai-Jin was the third Asian Saga novel published, following Tai-Pan, although its 1862 setting places it fourth chronologically after King Rat. The pictured jacket matches the familiar black, gold, and red Delacorte hardcover design. The ISBN corresponds to the U.S. hardcover edition. This edition should be checked on the copyright page for the complete number line before identifying the individual copy as a first printing. It is not identified from the provided image as a Book Club Edition.
