Two prophecies are put forward; one proceeds, the other is fulfilled, and a city at the Bend in the River grows. A sprawling historical epic spanning 200 years, City Rising: The Ivory Compact tells the story of two destitute Baghdadi Jews who become opium lords, their battles against the powerful British opium companies, and the boys' eventual love of the City at the Bend in the River - Shanghai.
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