Author: Hergesheimer, Joseph
Synopsis:
In the bustling port city of Salem, the lives of two families intertwine against the backdrop of the China trade. The Hales, a wealthy shipping dynasty, and the Crowninshields, a family of seafarers, find their destinies forever altered when a forbidden love affair takes root. As the years pass, secrets, betrayals, and tragedies unfold, testing the bonds of family and challenging societal norms. From the opulent drawing rooms of Boston to the exotic shores of Canton, 'Java Head' is a sweeping tale of love, ambition, and the clash of cultures that will keep readers captivated until the very end.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Family Saga
Themes: Forbidden love, Family dynamics, Social class, Cultural clashes
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