Thomas Steinbeck vestigde zijn naam als een opmerkelijke Amerikaanse romanschrijver, scenarioschrijver, fotograaf en journalist. Zijn uitgebreide oeuvre omvat zowel boeiende korte verhalen als meeslepende romans. Zijn schrijven duikt in diepgaande observaties over de menselijke conditie en maatschappelijke kwesties, met behoud van een onderscheidende verhalende stem. Lezers waarderen zijn werk om zijn authenticiteit en zijn vermogen om de complexiteit van menselijke relaties en omgevingen te vangen.
Set in turn-of-the-century California, this thrilling narrative follows a group of Chinese immigrants navigating the challenges and opportunities of their new lives. Through their experiences, the story explores themes of resilience, identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream, offering a poignant glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a marginalized community during a transformative era in American history.
The collection showcases the rich history and culture of California, particularly Monterey County, from the early 1900s to the 1930s. Drawing inspiration from his family's storytelling tradition, the author blends classic literary elements with a unique narrative style, featuring haunting voices and striking imagery. This debut work stands out for its vivid portrayal of life during that era, making it a significant contribution to contemporary fiction.
American merchant Captain Jeremiah Macy Hammond is at the forefront of the New World. His trading empire faces pirates, violent storms, and illness as it forges new paths across the Pacific Ocean, opening new markets in Hawaii, Mexico, and China. It is there he meets the beautiful Lady Yee, the Silver Lotus, prized daughter of a wealthy Cantonese merchant family. A great love is born, and their adventures will shape their lives--their love will transcend borders, oceans, cultures, and their marriage will eventually serve as a foundation for the growth and development of the Northern California coast.Steeped in the rich culture of the Orient and set against the burgeoning trading routes of the Pacific Rim, The Silver Lotus presents Steinbeck's most moving and textured narrative to date. Readers of both Lisa See and Patrick O'Brien will be drawn to this rich historical tapestry that examines how industry, adventure, and love served as the building blocks of the thriving California waterfront.
Na počátku 20. století žili Číňané v Kalifornii vystaveni opovržení a předsudkům... V té době vyplují v Monterey na světlo artefakty neuvěřitelné hodnoty – starodávné čínské jadeitové pečetidlo a deska popsaná třemi dávnými jazyky –, o čemž se dozvídáme z výpovědi prvního muže, Američana. Druhý svědek je Číňan a poskytne vyprávění o tom, jak se tyto nalezené artefakty vzápětí ztratily. Uplyne téměř celé další století, než jeden nekonvenční mladý vědec odhalí důkazy o velkém objevu a jeho záhadném zmizení. Tentokrát se Američané i Číňané spojí na cestě za tajemstvím, které vyvolává pochybnosti o objevech Kryštofa Kolumba. Jejich cesta však přináší pozoruhodný závěr... Poutavý román Thomase Steinbecka, syna slavného Johna Steinbecka, je směsicí historie a napínavého literárního mistrovství.