Writer, speaker and bestselling novelist
Writer, speaker, businessman and novelist Adam Williams is the author of three acclaimed historical novels about China - The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure, The Emperor's Bones and The Dragon's Tail.
Adam's latest historical novel - The Book of the Alchemist - is set in Spain.
Twenty years a businessman and banker in Beijing, he is the fourth generation of his family to be living and working in China.
The Book of the Alchemist
Adam Williams' latest novel!
Adam Williams' trilogy set spanning the twentieth century in China and published by Hodder, introduced readers to his fascinating ability to write adventure, philosophy, history and passion into one book. The Book of the Alchemist, set in Spain, is a wonderful read that throws religion, culture, dreams and idealism into its pages. Williams never forgets, however, to keep the story tight and engrossing, binding it all together with consummate skill that lifts the book to a high level of craftsmanship. Williams' consummate skill as a writer combines tight and engrossing story-telling with a high level of craftsmanship.The Book of the Alchemist is available from
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For more news about Adam Williams, book reviews and excerpts from his recent business and literary speeches please visit his official Website. The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure
The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure
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Novels by Adam Williams
The Book of the AlchemistHeld hostage by the communists in a beautiful, ancient cathedral during the Spanish Civil War, an ex-government minister and professor of mediaeval history makes an astonishing discovery...
The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure
Adam Williams's first novel is an adventure romance set against the historical background of the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900...
The Emperor's Bones
In this sequel to The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure, Adam Williams moves the scene of his action from China in 1900 to 1920, when the country was in a state of turmoil as warlords fought for power.
The Dragon's Tail
Harry Airton, a Scottish fisherman, has China in his blood. A chance encounter with a spook during the Korean War gives him the opportunity to return to the land of his birth and serve his government too.
The Emperor's Bones
The Emperor's Bones
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UK/European readers can order the book from Amazon.co.uk
Meet Adam Williams
'China Revolutions and Family History', a talk by author Adam Williams at the Suzhou Bookworm on 14 November, 2007
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The Dragon's Tail
The Dragon's Tail
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UK/European readers can order the book from Amazon.co.uk
A selection of web pages from Adam-Williams.net
- Adam Williams - Biography
- Biography of Adam Williams looking at his family background in China (1895 - 1953), and his own life from 1953 to today.
- Adam Williams's Family History in China
- Adam Williams tells the story of his family history in China
- Business Experience
- Adam Williams business experience and personal curriculum.
- Business Speeches by Adam Williams
- Speeches on China-related business, politics and economics by Adam Williams
- Literary and Historical Speeches by Adam Williams
- China-related literary and historical speeches given by Adam Williams
- Novels by Adam Williams
- Novels by Adam Williams.
Latest Adam Williams News
Events, talks and news about the author on his blog
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The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure, written by Adam Williams (2003) was published by Hodder and Stoughton. The story is based in China, 1899. Through shifting protagonists, we are shown various points of the story's development.
Adam Williams on the Internet
Other Web sites and pages featuring Adam Williams
- Adam Williams (author) on AuthorsDen
- Discover and contact Adam Williams on AuthorsDen. Get the latest information on Adam Williams, bio, books, news, events, short stories, etc.
- Internet Audio Archive
- Adam Williams reads from The Dragon's Tail
- Escaping to Le Marche Italy with novelist and China expert Adam Williams
- For the last four years I have been escaping to Le Marche to write my novels.
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