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Set in the mid-19th century, the story follows Thomas Glover, a young man eager to leave Aberdeen for a new life in Japan. After leaving his childhood sweetheart behind, he embarks on a trading career that leads to immense wealth within a decade. However, his remarkable achievements are overshadowed by deep emotional struggles, revealing the complexities of ambition and the personal sacrifices that accompany success.
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The Pure Land, Alan Spence
- Language
- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Pure Land
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Spence
- Publisher
- Canongate Us
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9781841958828
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose
- Description
- Set in the mid-19th century, the story follows Thomas Glover, a young man eager to leave Aberdeen for a new life in Japan. After leaving his childhood sweetheart behind, he embarks on a trading career that leads to immense wealth within a decade. However, his remarkable achievements are overshadowed by deep emotional struggles, revealing the complexities of ambition and the personal sacrifices that accompany success.