--- product_id: 32269228 title: "The Great Fire" brand: "shirley hazzard" price: "SAR 91" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/32269228-the-great-fire store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # The Great Fire **Brand:** shirley hazzard **Price:** SAR 91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Great Fire by shirley hazzard - **How much does it cost?** SAR 91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/32269228-the-great-fire) ## Best For - shirley hazzard enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shirley hazzard brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Great Fire - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/5130kcaVJpL.jpg) ![The Great Fire - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Sx09WtjNL.jpg) ![The Great Fire - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31TKUoIhfWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full of things of life, obvious and less so *by F***I on Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020* war, peace, love,selfishness, beautiful souls, sad souls, far east, china, japan, hong kong, a sprinkle of colonialism, army life, living in the countries that have been won, the disappointing look of peace, life at the edges of the world, ... gripping fascinating ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The emotional toll of war and 'victory'. *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021* A beautifully told story about those people who manage to survive and those who fail to recover from the devastation of war. The author's prose is stunning and her ability to keep multiple narratives equally engaging is exceptional. Hazzard's ironic gaze at the emotional drain of war upon both losers and winners is unflinching. Even lesser or minor characters in The Great Fire are fully developed beings. Viewed through the lens of Brits and Aussies in Hong Kong, Japan, and England after 1945 it is an eye-opening account and a viewpoint not appreciated by many Americans.An affecting and original look at the emotional wreckage of war. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maybe my favorite novel I've read recently *by J***2 on Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2007* Hazzard's multi-character romance in 1947 and 1948, is set in the Far East and in England, a world recovering from the deep ravages of WWII. The main plot centers around a romance between a decorated English war veteran named Aldred Leith (age 32) and a young girl, Helen Driscoll (age 16), with an important subsidiary character, an Australian friend of the Brit, Peter Exley, who is pursuing war crimes prosecution in Hong Kong.This is just an amazing novel. It's one of those books that has some flaws but is so terrific that I just have to disregard them and strongly recommend it to you. Hey, "Jane Eyre" and "Crime and Punishment" have serious flaws, too. I'll briefly summarize the problems: I think Hazzard's generally beautiful and understated prose can tend towards the purposefully obscure -- a little more information is sometimes needed (this novel is not for the dim) -- although the story is very clear, even in its details. I also didn't like that the British protagonist's main act of heroism in war was never described (only the events behind his less important decoration were, as I understood it). Most importantly, the Australian's story was never resolved, which I think is a serious error.Finally, I also want to point out that there is some serious suspense about the final resolution of the plot. Which makes a few of the negative reviews below kind of funny.Go read this novel. I loved it. I mean loved it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/32269228-the-great-fire](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/32269228-the-great-fire) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*