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Tan Twan Eng Books in Order

Explore Tan Twan Eng books in order, with publication details and book summaries to help you choose where to start and plan your next read.

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The Gift of Rain

by Tan Twan Eng

2007

In 1939 Penang, sixteen-year-old Philip Hutton feels caught between his English and Chinese heritage. Friendship with Japanese diplomat Hayato Endo offers belonging and lessons in aikido, but approaching war places their bond and Philip's loyalties under terrible pressure.

The Garden of Evening Mists

by Tan Twan Eng

2011

A survivor of a Japanese wartime camp seeks out an exiled Japanese gardener in Malaya to create a memorial for her sister. Becoming his apprentice draws her into an uneasy relationship while insurgency and buried secrets surround them.

The House of Doors

by Tan Twan Eng

2023

Somerset Maugham arrives at a couple's home in 1921 Penang searching for material and relief from his own troubles. His growing friendship with Lesley Hamlyn reveals a history of political loyalties, marriage secrets, and a sensational murder trial.

Standalone Tan Twan Eng books

  1. Book cover for "The Gift of Rain"

    The Gift of Rain

    by Tan Twan Eng

    2007
  2. Book cover for "The Garden of Evening Mists"

    The Garden of Evening Mists

    by Tan Twan Eng

    2011
  3. Book cover for "The House of Doors"

    The House of Doors

    by Tan Twan Eng

    2023

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