The sequel to the Man Booker shortlisted "Sea Of Poppies", opening a fascinating historical window on the opium wars and the shocking colonial exploits in the East. 'Any good historical novel should teach the reader some history as well...

'Do not miss this book' NAOMI KLEIN, author of This Changes EverythingThe history of the nutmeg is one of conquest and exploitation - of both human life and the natural environment - and the origin of our contemporary climate...