Ibis Trilogy by Amitav Ghosh 3 Books Collection Set - Historical Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Sea of Poppies
River of Smoke
Flood of Fire

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789526530505
Publisher: John Murray
Age Range: Adult

Overview
The Ibis Trilogy by Amitav Ghosh is a sweeping historical epic that follows a diverse cast of characters across the Indian Ocean world during the turbulent years of the opium trade and the First Opium War. This three-book paperback set brings together Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke, and Flood of Fire in one collection, tracing an interlinked saga of empire, migration, and human resilience. Ideal for readers of literary and historical fiction, it is a rewarding addition to any bookshelf or a thoughtful gift for fans of ambitious, character-driven storytelling.

About the Books
Sea of Poppies opens the trilogy aboard the Ibis, an old slaving ship whose voyage across the Indian Ocean brings together a remarkable cast: a bankrupt raja, a widowed village woman, an American sailor of mixed heritage, and an opium trader. Set on the eve of the First Opium War, it was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2008 and won the Vodafone Crossword Book Award for Fiction. River of Smoke carries the story forward to Canton, immersing readers in the world of merchants, smugglers, and diplomats as the opium trade reaches its climax. Flood of Fire concludes the trilogy amid the outbreak of the First Opium War, following soldiers, migrants, and traders whose fates collide as empires clash. Together, the three novels form a richly researched, vividly imagined portrait of nineteenth-century colonial history, moving between India, China, and the high seas. Ghosh's prose is dense with historical detail and period dialect, rewarding readers who enjoy immersive, slow-building sagas.

• Complete three-book paperback collection in one set
• Sea of Poppies was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008
• Rich historical detail on the 19th-century opium trade and colonial India
• Ideal for fans of literary and historical fiction
• Great gift for readers who enjoy epic, multi-generational sagas
• Durable paperback format, easy to read and transport

About the Author
Amitav Ghosh is an acclaimed Indian author known for blending historical research with richly drawn characters. Born in Calcutta, his work spans fiction and non-fiction, frequently exploring themes of colonialism, migration, and identity across the Indian Ocean region. He received India's highest literary honour, the Jnanpith Award, in 2018, and was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize in 2015 for his body of work. The Ibis Trilogy stands among his most celebrated achievements, admired by readers and critics for its scope and ambition.

Why You'll Love This Ibis Trilogy Collection
Three sweeping novels, one unforgettable saga. Perfect for anyone drawn to richly detailed historical fiction, epic journeys, and stories that illuminate the human cost of empire and trade.

Please Note: Book covers may vary slightly from the image shown due to different print runs, but all books are the correct UK edition, new and unread.