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# The Girl Who Wrote in Silk

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Review: History, romance and suspense - There is a lot to love about this modern day/historical romance story, written from the late 1880, to present day. I never would have heard of this book, except that it was recommended to me, which are the books I always end up loving, and The Girl Who Wrote In Silk is no exception. The story starts in the past with Mei Lein, a young Chinese girl living in Seattle at the time of the anti-Chinese movement that had Mei Lein, who was born in Seattle, put on a steamer ship, supposedly bound for China. Mei Lein's grandmother, and father never make it to China, but end up being tossed overboard by Duncan Campbell, who turns out to the Inarna Ericsson's great, great, great, grandfather. While it may seem to be the height of improbably coincidence, the two main characters, separated by a hundred years, end up being connected by fate, a hotel, and an embroidered sleeve of silk. As with the best of historical romance, the author gives us not only a love story, but lots of history, this time the history of Seattle, and Orcas Island, part of the San Juan chain of islands at the tip of Washington state. Being familiar with Orcas Island, and the Rosario Hotel(which I'm sure Rothesay is based on), I really enjoyed learning some of the history of its past. While the author took poetic license with the owner of the hotel, there was enough that lined up to make it a fascinating read. (The Rosario Hotel as a music room with a giant pipe organ built it which isn't in this story, but is my favorite part of the hotel.) Inara gives up the safe job she had after graduating from college, after she inherits the family estate from her aunt, on Orcas Island. Her Aunt Dahlia's request was to have the house turned into a Bed & Breakfast, but Inara decides on a boutique hotel instead. After finding the embroidered sleeve under on of the stairs, Inara looks for answers and finds her ancestor's dark past which could affect her own future if it becomes known. Interspersed in Inara's modern day story, is the story of a young Chinese girl who loses her family and must learn to trust the 'white devil' who rescues her from the cold waters of the East Sound near Orcas island. Both women are brave and resourceful and had me hoping they'd succeed. This book is not your typical romance novel, or your typical 'chic-lit', but a cut above making it a very enjoyable read.
Review: Intriguing and Compelling Story - I am very interested in Chinese culture and history, and this book caught my attention because of those aspects. At the end of the book, the author mentions that this story is based on true events that happened in the United States in the late 1800's. I was unaware of the great hostility and racial prejudice against Chinese people that pervaded the U.S. at that time. The book kept my attention as a well-written tale of mystery, history, and relationships (family and romance). The primary characters were well-developed, especially Mei Lien whose pain and personal turmoil came alive to the reader. In terms of plot, I certainly didn't see the twists and turns coming. The only reason I rated this 4/5 stars is that I thought the ending was a little too tidy. Everything wrapped up quickly and neatly, and though I enjoy a satisfying ending like most people, I felt this one was a bit contrived. Still, the story was a great work of historical fiction (with a bit of romance and drama mixed in), and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,201 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #66 in Asian American & Pacific Islander Literature (Books) #916 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #2,158 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (15,160) |
| Dimensions  | 5.51 x 0.98 x 8.27 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 1492608335 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1492608332 |
| Item Weight  | 14.3 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 400 pages |
| Publication date  | July 7, 2015 |
| Publisher  | Sourcebooks Landmark |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History, romance and suspense
*by R***Y on August 10, 2016*

There is a lot to love about this modern day/historical romance story, written from the late 1880, to present day. I never would have heard of this book, except that it was recommended to me, which are the books I always end up loving, and The Girl Who Wrote In Silk is no exception. The story starts in the past with Mei Lein, a young Chinese girl living in Seattle at the time of the anti-Chinese movement that had Mei Lein, who was born in Seattle, put on a steamer ship, supposedly bound for China. Mei Lein's grandmother, and father never make it to China, but end up being tossed overboard by Duncan Campbell, who turns out to the Inarna Ericsson's great, great, great, grandfather. While it may seem to be the height of improbably coincidence, the two main characters, separated by a hundred years, end up being connected by fate, a hotel, and an embroidered sleeve of silk. As with the best of historical romance, the author gives us not only a love story, but lots of history, this time the history of Seattle, and Orcas Island, part of the San Juan chain of islands at the tip of Washington state. Being familiar with Orcas Island, and the Rosario Hotel(which I'm sure Rothesay is based on), I really enjoyed learning some of the history of its past. While the author took poetic license with the owner of the hotel, there was enough that lined up to make it a fascinating read. (The Rosario Hotel as a music room with a giant pipe organ built it which isn't in this story, but is my favorite part of the hotel.) Inara gives up the safe job she had after graduating from college, after she inherits the family estate from her aunt, on Orcas Island. Her Aunt Dahlia's request was to have the house turned into a Bed & Breakfast, but Inara decides on a boutique hotel instead. After finding the embroidered sleeve under on of the stairs, Inara looks for answers and finds her ancestor's dark past which could affect her own future if it becomes known. Interspersed in Inara's modern day story, is the story of a young Chinese girl who loses her family and must learn to trust the 'white devil' who rescues her from the cold waters of the East Sound near Orcas island. Both women are brave and resourceful and had me hoping they'd succeed. This book is not your typical romance novel, or your typical 'chic-lit', but a cut above making it a very enjoyable read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intriguing and Compelling Story
*by C***E on January 11, 2016*

I am very interested in Chinese culture and history, and this book caught my attention because of those aspects. At the end of the book, the author mentions that this story is based on true events that happened in the United States in the late 1800's. I was unaware of the great hostility and racial prejudice against Chinese people that pervaded the U.S. at that time. The book kept my attention as a well-written tale of mystery, history, and relationships (family and romance). The primary characters were well-developed, especially Mei Lien whose pain and personal turmoil came alive to the reader. In terms of plot, I certainly didn't see the twists and turns coming. The only reason I rated this 4/5 stars is that I thought the ending was a little too tidy. Everything wrapped up quickly and neatly, and though I enjoy a satisfying ending like most people, I felt this one was a bit contrived. Still, the story was a great work of historical fiction (with a bit of romance and drama mixed in), and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Among the Best Books I've Ever Read
*by L***D on February 6, 2017*

I can't even begin to say how much I loved this book. It brought out emotions in me that I never would have expected. This is the story of a young Chinese-American woman whose family is forced to leave the United States. All the Chinese in Seattle, US citizens or not, are rounded up one morning and made to buy passage on a ship that's said to be heading to China. (Sounds similar to current events in the United States.) It isn't. Overhearing a conversation between the ship's owner and it's captain, the girl rushes to tell her father the fate that awaits them, and it's not a good one. He takes action and makes her jump into the water in the hope that at least she will survive and make it back to land. She's seen "falling overboard" and rescued by a kind and caring man who takes her back to his farm and nurses her back to health. In time, they marry and lead a fairly happy life, having a child. Water, however, is always a malevolent character in this story. The take of Mei Lein is juxtaposed with that of Inara Erickson. Inara has just received finished school with a degree in International Business and has recently inherited the family's estate on Orca Island off the coast of Seattle. While her father insists she take a job with Starbucks, Inara has other ideas, wanting to develop the estate into a luxury, specialty hotel. While on the island, she discovers a loosened stair tread. Curious, she moves it away and discovers a small package wrapped in fabric. She opens the package and discovers a silk sleeve with remarkable embroiders. She researches this unusual finding online and discovers a professor at a nearby university who specializes in such things. She seeks him out and, as easily as that, the story blooms into a full and fulfilling book. This book did what few can, it made me cry, deep, bone-shaking sobs, and made me miss my parents more that I can say. If you want to read an excellent novel, filled with true emotion and history that may well be repeating itself, this is the one.

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