China

Q: "How many books are in the China series?"

"There are three books in the China series, published between 1983 and 1985."

Q: "What is the first book in the China series?"

"The first book in the China series is The Crimson Pagoda, published in 1983."

Q: "What period does the China series cover?"

"The China series is set during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period of enormous political and social upheaval in China. The three books follow characters caught up in the conflicts and transformations of the era."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Crimson Pagoda	1983	Christopher Nicole	Buy
2	The Scarlet Princess	1984	Christopher Nicole	Buy
3	Red Dawn	1985	Christopher Nicole	Buy

The China trilogy is set against the backdrop of late imperial and early modern China. The Crimson Pagoda (1983), The Scarlet Princess (1984), and Red Dawn (1985) follow characters navigating the dangers and upheavals of a country in transformation.

The series reflects Christopher Nicole’s interest in sweeping historical narratives set across different parts of the world. The Chinese setting distinguishes these books from his more common Caribbean and European work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the China series?

There are three books in the China series, published between 1983 and 1985.

What is the first book in the China series?

The first book in the China series is The Crimson Pagoda, published in 1983.

What period does the China series cover?

The China series is set during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period of enormous political and social upheaval in China. The three books follow characters caught up in the conflicts and transformations of the era.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order