The Second World War is raging, but here, in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, the sounds of battle are not heard. Here, officers and soldiers are waging their own war for survival in inhuman conditions. King, an American corporal, strives for dominance over both the prisoners and their captors. His weapons are fearlessness and an excellent knowledge of human weaknesses. He is ready to seize any opportunity to expand his power and corrupt or destroy anyone who stands in his way. King resells the prisoners' valuable items to the camp guards for money that can be used to buy contraband food. This is contrary to Japanese regulations and, consequently, camp rules, but most officers turn a blind eye to the trade. Robin Grey is the exception, and he is determined to catch King.
Author: James Clavell
Translation: Evgeny Melnikov
Pages: 480 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 217x145x26 mm
Series: Foreign Literature. Big Books
