- “The Honourable Schoolboy” by John le Carré: This espionage thriller is part of le Carré’s Karla Trilogy and features Hong Kong as a major setting.
- “The World of Suzie Wong” by Richard Mason: Set in the 1950s, the novel explores the relationship between an English artist and a young Hong Kong prostitute.
- “Tai-Pan” by James Clavell: This epic historical novel is the second in Clavell’s Asian Saga and delves into the founding of Hong Kong’s trading empire.
- “Ghetto at the Centre of the World” by Gordon Mathews: This non-fiction book documents the lives of several individuals living in Hong Kong’s Chungking Mansions, a renowned cultural melting pot.
- “Fragrant Harbour” by John Lanchester: Lanchester’s novel spans the history of Hong Kong, following the lives of four characters from different backgrounds.
- “The Borrowed” by Chan Ho-Kei: This crime thriller tells five interconnected stories, all revolving around Hong Kong police detective Kwan Chun-dok.
- “Ghost Bride” by Yangsze Choo: While primarily set in colonial Malaya, a significant portion of the novel takes place in mid-19th-century Hong Kong, where the protagonist encounters supernatural forces.
- “Golden Boy and Other Stories” by Xu Xi: This collection of short stories explores different aspects of Hong Kong and its people, capturing the city’s complexities and contradictions.
- “To Live and Die in Mongkok” by Michael Saint: Set in the Mongkok district, the novel follows the protagonist’s search for his missing sister and immerses readers in the city’s underbelly.
- “Hong Kong” by Jan Morris: Part travelogue, part personal reflection, Morris’s book offers an intimate portrait of Hong Kong, showcasing its history, culture, and character.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Hong Kong
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