The Girls of Good Fortune (Standard Edition) -- Kristina McMorris

<p><strong>The <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of <em>Sold on a Monday </em>and <em>The Ways We Hide</em> shines a light on shocking events surrounding Portland's dark history in this gripping novel of love, lore, and betrayal. </strong></p><p><em>She came from a lineage known for good fortune...by those who don't know the whole story. </em></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p> <strong>A captivating tale of resilience and hope, <em>The Girls of Good Fortune</em> explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.</strong></p><br>