Rose Gan's Penang Chronicles (Dragon, Pearl, Emporium, Legacy)

Rose Gan's Penang Chronicles is a historical fiction series that chronicles the life of Francis Light, the 18th-century founder of Penang, and his partner, Martinha Rozells.

This collection has four books published by Monsoon Books:

1) Dragon

Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2021

Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781912049882

Charts the early life, adventures, and seafaring career of Francis Light as he navigates the Malay Archipelago, India, and Siam to establish a British port.

2) Pearl 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2022

Print length ‏ : ‎ 496 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781915310002

Focuses on Martinha Rozells, Light's partner, following her from her birth in Phuket to the court of Kedah, and through the couple's experiences in the Straits of Malacca.

3) Emporium

Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2023

Print length ‏ : ‎ 496 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781915310088

Details the early, tumultuous days of the Penang settlement, focusing on the struggles to maintain the colony against the Dutch, French, and local political shifts.

4) Legacy

Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 September 2025

Print length ‏ : ‎ 496 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781915310200

Follows the next generation of the Light family, specifically focusing on William Light (son of Francis and Martinha) and his journey to becoming the founder of Adelaide, Australia.