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The girls of good fortune : a novel / Kristina McMorris.

McMorris, Kristina, (author.).

Summary:

"From the New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide She came from a lineage known for good fortune ... by those who don't know the whole story. Portland, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of the notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she's a "shanghaied" victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival -- being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment -- she fears that far more than her own fate hangs in the balance. As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a goldminers' massacre, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets can prove deadlier than the dark recesses of Chinatown. A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781728284866 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 398 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Naperville, IL : Sourcebooks Landmark, [2025]
Subject: Asian Americans > Fiction.
Forced labor > Fiction.
Kidnapping > Fiction.
Motherhood > Fiction.
Passing (Identity) > Fiction.
Racism against Asians > Fiction.
Portland (Or.) > 19th century > Fiction.
Genre: Historical fiction.
Novels.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch FIC McMor 31681010421006 FICTION Checked out 10/01/2025

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