The novel begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large natural harbour that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded in mainland China, a highly lucrative market.Īlthough the novel features many characters, it is Dirk Struan and Tyler Brock, former shipmates and the owners of two massive (fictional) trading companies who are the main focal points of the story. Their rocky and often abusive relationship as seamen initiated an intense amount of competitive tension. Throughout the novel, both men seek to destroy each other in matters of business and personal affairs. Struan is referred to throughout the novel as the Tai-pan, indicating his position as head of Struan & Company, the greatest private trading company in nineteenth-century Asia. Clavell translates tai-pan as "Supreme Leader" although "Big Shot" might be more accurate. artbooksnat: Kill la Kill () Mako gives Ryuko a surprise kiss More adorable art illustrated by the series’ character designer Sushio (), for the Comiket 88 book Sushio Club Love Love KLKL (Mandarake). In 1805, at the age of seven, Dirk Struan began his nautical adventures as a powder monkey on a King's ship at the Battle of Trafalgar and he remains bound to the sea for life. Under the command of Tyler Brock, third mate and future nemesis, Dirk Struan was whipped mercilessly.īy the end of this year, he found service on the East India Company merchant ship Vagrant Star to China. Dirk Struan vowed to someday destroy Brock. Later, Dirk Struan and Tyler Brock would go on to dominate the opium trade. In 1812 a fateful night in the Malacca Strait, Vagrant Star ran aground on a reef and sank. At the age of fourteen, Struan swam ashore and found his way to Singapore. Later, Dirk Struan discovered that Tyler Brock survived as well.īy 1822, Dirk Struan was a captain-owner of his own ship on the opium run. Nice bit of insight that doesn’t ruin the tension and excitement. Also this year, Dirk Struan married Ronalda in Scotland, but immediately travelled to Macau. Sushio club love love klkl amazon Really tend not to play well on the screen. ![]() He was the son of Dirk Struan and Ronalda. Shortly after his birth, Ronalda and Culum were sent to Glasgow.
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