John Murray Ibis Trilogy Amitav Ghosh 3 Books Collection Set Sea of Poppies River of Smoke Flood of Fire Paperback Historical Fiction Adult

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. The trilogy opens 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. Published by John Murray, this collection is suitable for adult readers.