Overview
The New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide shines a light on shocking events surrounding Portland’s dark history in this gripping novel of love, lore, and betrayal.
She came from a lineage known for good fortune … by those who don’t know the whole story.
Oregon, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of Portland’s 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 could 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.
Review
Celia is half Chinese and she is a house maid for the mayor of her town. She is also in love with the mayor’s son. This forbidden love soon leads to her downfall. As you can guess, she gets pregnant. But from there, her story takes a unique twist.
Celia ends up becoming a maid for a brothel. This becomes her saving grace and it puts her in danger as well!
This story takes on the prejudices against the Chinese, the resilience to survive and the power of love. And believe me, it will also have you researching the tunnels and the history of Portland. I enjoy a book which has me researching!
I did fluctuate between 4 and 5 stars. The reason I settled on 4 stars is part of this story just seems a bit far fetched. When Cecilia is Shanghaied and ends up on a boat full of men, I just don’t think she could have hid her identity for that long of a time period AND I do not think she could have escaped the way she did. But, it sure makes for a dramatic read.
Need a fast paced, intricate tale full of drama, heartbreak and great history…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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