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 lay at stake.
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 even more deadly 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.
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Inspiring, engrossing, heart breaking.
The Girls of Good Fortune is an outstanding novel about family, love, motherhood, hope, and strength. It’s clear from the moment that I started reading the book how much research the author had done. I liked how, toward the end of the book, the author addresses some of the story's historical components.It made me curious enough that I ended up doing my own research once I finished the book. The Girls of Good Fortune is a story that makes you think. While reading the story, I occasionally paused to reflect on what I had read. It's a compelling story with a significant impact. I'm still reflecting on what happened.
I adored Celia; she was a strong and determined character. Celia went through so much between 1885 and 18888. However, she never gave up. Celia had one of the best character developments I've ever read about. Every chapter left me wondering what would happen to Celia next and where she would end up. On several occasions I stayed up late reading because I couldn't put the book down, and I had to know how Celia's story ended. I loved most of the story, though I did feel that the first half of the story was a bit slower than the second half of the story. I loved the descriptions throughout the novel, and it felt like I was on a journey together with Celia.
I loved that it was told from Dual timelines, and how it told story of Celia before and after. Even though I enjoyed both timelines, I was particularly drawn to 1888. Kristina McMorris's The Girls of Good Fortune was my second novel following The Ways We Hide , and I'm excited to read more of her work. This is the book that should be read, especially if you love historical fiction. It’s unlike other historical fiction I read before, it’s unique and I would highly recommend checking it out.
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I haven't read any of this author's books but I have had her on my radar for a while now!
Thanks for sharing your review with the Historical Fiction Reading Challenge
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