Passage to Siam

A Story of Forbidden Love

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

A Passage to Siam is an award-winning historical novel by Thai novelist V. Vinicchayakul which tells of the tragic romance between Catherine, a young Englishwoman, and Justin, or Prince Vijjuprapha of Siam, during the reign of Rama IV and the beginning of the reign of Rama V, against a backdrop of real life events and characters. The clash of civilisations between East and West that occurred during this period, is reflected in the conflicts between the headstrong young Englishwoman and Justin’s conservative relatives inside the palace. Above all, it is a magnificent and compelling love story that transcends the boundaries of time, religion, race and custom. Lucy Srisuphapreeda’s translation will captivate English-speaking readers just as the original work enthralled Thai readers from the time it was written until today.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-05-22
Mått:140 x 20 x 210 mm
Vikt:415 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Förlag:River Books
ISBN:9786164511002
Översättare:Lucy Srisuphapreeda

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Historiska romaner inom Skönlitteratur

Mer om författaren

V. Viicchayakul is one of Thailand's preeminent authors and has won many international awards. Translator Lucy Srisuphapreeda is a graduate of London's SOAS. This is her second translation, the first A Night Full of Stars. She lives in Bangkok.

Innehållsförteckning

Translator’s Preface PrologueChapter 1 | The Seed of a Dream 10Chapter 2 | The End of the Horizon 27Chapter 3 | The Blue Sky of Siam 52Chapter 4 | The Dilemma 69Chapter 5 | In the Shade of the Palace 81Chapter 6 | Bua 100Chapter 7 | The Crossroads 110Chapter 8 | On the Wings of Love 130Chapter 9 | Blown Away by the Wind 164Chapter 10 | Bitter Love 197Chapter 11 | When Love is Doomed 213Chapter 12 | The Wind from the Past 236Chapter 13 | New Life 252Chapter 14 | On the Other Side of the World 278Chapter 15 | The Sands of Time 288Chapter 16 | When the River Runs Backwards 308Chapter 17 | The Glowing of Such Fire 315Epilogue 329Background 332About Khunying Vinita (Vinicchayakul) Diteeyont