Lawrence Osborne
On Java Road: 'The bastard child of Graham Greene and Patricia Highsmith' METRO
On Java Road: 'The bastard child of Graham Greene and Patricia Highsmith' METRO
💎 Earn 36 Points (£0.36) on this item.
YOU SAVE £2.68
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Bulk ordering. Want 15 or more copies? Get a personalised quote and bigger discounts. Learn more about bulk orders.
Couldn't load pickup availability
- More about On Java Road: 'The bastard child of Graham Greene and Patricia Highsmith' METRO
In this novel, a veteran British journalist living in Hong Kong investigates the disappearance of a student protestor amidst the pro-democracy demonstrations. The author's atmospheric portrait of a particular place and time and the creation and destruction of a friendship are highly recommended.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
After spending two decades as a foreign correspondent in Hong Kong, veteran British journalist Adrian Gyle has little to show for his efforts. However, the streets are filled with students demanding democratic freedoms, and the old world is starting to crumble. Adrian's old friend Jimmy Tang, the son of a wealthy Hong Kong family, has started an affair with Rebecca, a prominent pro-democracy protestor. When Rebecca disappears, and Jimmy goes into hiding, Adrian feels compelled to investigate. He follows Rebecca's ghost to Java Road, where the city's deceased gather, and tries to piece together her final hours.
Osborne's mystery is intricately woven with an atmospheric portrayal of a specific place and time, as well as the formation and dissolution of a friendship. This novel is highly recommended by critics, including the Guardian, Lionel Shriver, Deborah Levy, and Lee Child. Osborne's writing is praised for its ability to handle surface and depth with immense skill, making him a great writer.
Weight: 500g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529114959
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
