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Sworn Sisters #1
A Welcome Misfortune
From the bestselling author of The Tales of the Scavenger’s Daughters comes a historical fiction family saga that begins with a newborn Asian girl, unwanted but not forgotten, and those who come together in a tumultuous journey to give her a better life.
In 1867 an infant girl called Luli is born into a middle-class Chinese family on the mainland. Her fate is altered when instead of being put to the breast of her mother, her father declares her a misfortune and she is left at the famous Chaozhou wall where many parents and grandparents abandon their unwanted girls. But the child’s mother is desperate to save her and beseeches one of her sons to step in and deliver the baby to safety.
At the same time in the affluent house of a scholar on the island of Hong Kong, house slaves Sun Ling and Jingwei are sworn sisters, bound by their shared struggles. When the hardship and abuse become too much too bear, the girls escape and make a run for freedom, then find themselves on a ship bound for the western coast of the Americas.
When the paths of these three forgotten girls of China meet, the ocean journey is treacherous and not for the faint-hearted. In the midst of monumental difficulties, their lives converge, and they traverse many obstacles, but will do anything for one another in their oath to stay together and fulfill their hope for a better future in Chinatown, on the shores of San Francisco.
In 1867 an infant girl called Luli is born into a middle-class Chinese family on the mainland. Her fate is altered when instead of being put to the breast of her mother, her father declares her a misfortune and she is left at the famous Chaozhou wall where many parents and grandparents abandon their unwanted girls. But the child’s mother is desperate to save her and beseeches one of her sons to step in and deliver the baby to safety.
At the same time in the affluent house of a scholar on the island of Hong Kong, house slaves Sun Ling and Jingwei are sworn sisters, bound by their shared struggles. When the hardship and abuse become too much too bear, the girls escape and make a run for freedom, then find themselves on a ship bound for the western coast of the Americas.
When the paths of these three forgotten girls of China meet, the ocean journey is treacherous and not for the faint-hearted. In the midst of monumental difficulties, their lives converge, and they traverse many obstacles, but will do anything for one another in their oath to stay together and fulfill their hope for a better future in Chinatown, on the shores of San Francisco.
462 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 25, 2020
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Kay Bratt
55 books2,076 followersWriter, Rescuer, Wanderer
Kay Bratt is the powerhouse author behind 40 internationally bestselling books that span genres from mystery and women’s fiction to memoir and historical fiction. Her books are renowned for delivering an emotional wallop wrapped in gripping storylines. Her Hart's Ridge small-town mystery series earned her the coveted title of Amazon All Star Author and continues to be one of her most successful projects out of her more than two million books sold around the world.
Kay's literary works have sparked lively book club discussions wide-reaching, with her works translated into multiple languages, including German, Korean, Chinese, Hungarian, Czech, and Estonian.
Beyond her writing, Kay passionately dedicates herself to rescue missions, championing animal welfare as the former Director of Advocacy for Yorkie Rescue of the Carolinas. She considers herself a lifelong advocate for children, having volunteered extensively in a Chinese orphanage and supported nonprofit organizations like An Orphan's Wish (AOW), Pearl River Outreach, and Love Without Boundaries.
In the USA, Kay served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Georgia, as well as spearheaded numerous outreach programs for underprivileged kids in South Carolina. Most recently Kay spent a year volunteering as a Hospice volunteer.
As a wanderlust-driven soul, Kay has called nearly three dozen different homes on two continents her own. Her globetrotting adventures have taken her to captivating destinations across Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia, China, the Philippines, Central America, the Bahamas, and Australia. Today, she and her soulmate of more than 30 years find their sanctuary in St. Augustine, Florida.
Described as southern, spicy, and a touch sassy, Kay loves to share her life's antics with the Bratt Pack on social media. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to join the fun and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime. Explore her popular catalog of published works at Kay Bratt Dot-Com and never miss a new release (or her latest Bratt Pack drama) by signing up for her monthly email newsletter. For more information, visit www.kaybratt.com.
Kay Bratt is the powerhouse author behind 40 internationally bestselling books that span genres from mystery and women’s fiction to memoir and historical fiction. Her books are renowned for delivering an emotional wallop wrapped in gripping storylines. Her Hart's Ridge small-town mystery series earned her the coveted title of Amazon All Star Author and continues to be one of her most successful projects out of her more than two million books sold around the world.
Kay's literary works have sparked lively book club discussions wide-reaching, with her works translated into multiple languages, including German, Korean, Chinese, Hungarian, Czech, and Estonian.
Beyond her writing, Kay passionately dedicates herself to rescue missions, championing animal welfare as the former Director of Advocacy for Yorkie Rescue of the Carolinas. She considers herself a lifelong advocate for children, having volunteered extensively in a Chinese orphanage and supported nonprofit organizations like An Orphan's Wish (AOW), Pearl River Outreach, and Love Without Boundaries.
In the USA, Kay served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Georgia, as well as spearheaded numerous outreach programs for underprivileged kids in South Carolina. Most recently Kay spent a year volunteering as a Hospice volunteer.
As a wanderlust-driven soul, Kay has called nearly three dozen different homes on two continents her own. Her globetrotting adventures have taken her to captivating destinations across Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia, China, the Philippines, Central America, the Bahamas, and Australia. Today, she and her soulmate of more than 30 years find their sanctuary in St. Augustine, Florida.
Described as southern, spicy, and a touch sassy, Kay loves to share her life's antics with the Bratt Pack on social media. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to join the fun and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime. Explore her popular catalog of published works at Kay Bratt Dot-Com and never miss a new release (or her latest Bratt Pack drama) by signing up for her monthly email newsletter. For more information, visit www.kaybratt.com.
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January 23, 2021
Kay Bratt is a master storyteller. No matter the subject, she draws you into the world of the story with her words. This one takes place in the second half of the 19th century in China and San Francisco. It tells the story of three Chinese girls brought together by terrible circumstances; staying together through love and loyalty. You’re drawn in by the story, but also learn so much about the horrific treatment of girls in China and San Francisco and of the Chinese who settled in San Francisco. I finished this one and immediately picked up the next in the two book series, To Move the World. I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next for Sun Ling, Jingwei, and Luli.
January 15, 2021
An amazing book that tells the truth of how Chinese babies and girls were disposed of when born a daughter, not a son. When families needed money to survive daughters were often sold as servants or prostitutes. I'm sure many families thought their daughters would be well treated but alas that was not the case. The way the Chinese were treated when they came to the United States was criminal.
Still today I see racism regarding the way people behave towards Chinese and other Asian born people. My daughter was adopted from China and is my precious girl and she has had slurs thrown at her. It breaks my heart.
Kay Bratt lived in China and knows first hand about the treatment of abandoned girls. I love the fact she has done a ton of research to write the duology. Although it broke my heart to read how the girls were treated, we need to educate ourselves on the truth and wake up to the racism that existed and still exists today.
thank you Kay. I've already started book 2.
Still today I see racism regarding the way people behave towards Chinese and other Asian born people. My daughter was adopted from China and is my precious girl and she has had slurs thrown at her. It breaks my heart.
Kay Bratt lived in China and knows first hand about the treatment of abandoned girls. I love the fact she has done a ton of research to write the duology. Although it broke my heart to read how the girls were treated, we need to educate ourselves on the truth and wake up to the racism that existed and still exists today.
thank you Kay. I've already started book 2.
June 12, 2022
A Welcome Misfortune is the first book in The Sworn Sisters duology by Kay Bratt. An infant girl was born into the House of Lai, a middle-class Chinese family. She is torn from her mother and casted aside by her father. Declared a misfortune, she is to be left by the famous Chaozhou wall where many unwanted girls are abandoned to be picked up by someone else or, worse, to die. But when 18-year old Min Kao is urged by his desperate mother to see the baby girl to safety, he can’t help but be drawn to his little sister he names Luli. At the same time on the island of Hong Kong, in the affluent house of a scholar, Sun Ling and Jingwei, are indentured servants and sworn sisters, bound by their shared struggles. They find their window to escape from the hardship and abuse and board a ship board for San Francisco, California. When the paths of these three forgotten girls meet on the ship, together they will weather a treacherous journey with the hopes that they will find a better future in America.
A Welcome Misfortune weaves an incredible story of survival and courage. Ms. Bratt is a master storyteller who brings hard hitting truth and heart to her stories. I thoroughly enjoyed her Scavenger's Daughters series and eagerly looked forward to the Sworn Sisters duology. The story opens with a bang and does not let go as Luli, Min Kao, Sun Ling and Jingwei begin their journeys to a better life. Even as they make their way to freedom, they must make life and death decisions with not so savory options. The discrimination and mistreatment they face simplly because they are women and in America, because they are Chinese is horrifying. Despite this treatment, they hold to their dream of a better life than the one they left behind. They strive to show their worth and value in a world that would overlook them. There was one revelation that I had an inkling that would happen. It doesn’t mean that I didn’t cry tears of joy when it happened. If you enjoy an historical immigrant story of strength, courage and endurance, I highly recommend A Welcome Misfortune.
A Welcome Misfortune is available in paperback and eBook
A Welcome Misfortune weaves an incredible story of survival and courage. Ms. Bratt is a master storyteller who brings hard hitting truth and heart to her stories. I thoroughly enjoyed her Scavenger's Daughters series and eagerly looked forward to the Sworn Sisters duology. The story opens with a bang and does not let go as Luli, Min Kao, Sun Ling and Jingwei begin their journeys to a better life. Even as they make their way to freedom, they must make life and death decisions with not so savory options. The discrimination and mistreatment they face simplly because they are women and in America, because they are Chinese is horrifying. Despite this treatment, they hold to their dream of a better life than the one they left behind. They strive to show their worth and value in a world that would overlook them. There was one revelation that I had an inkling that would happen. It doesn’t mean that I didn’t cry tears of joy when it happened. If you enjoy an historical immigrant story of strength, courage and endurance, I highly recommend A Welcome Misfortune.
A Welcome Misfortune is available in paperback and eBook
June 6, 2022
Amazing read!
This s an incredibly great, amazing read! The author uses so many handing techniques to weave an intricate, spell binding story. This also gives a glimpse into the hardships faced by Chinese immigrants. A sad reminder that we have never treated any immigrant well. This book is one of the best I have read
This s an incredibly great, amazing read! The author uses so many handing techniques to weave an intricate, spell binding story. This also gives a glimpse into the hardships faced by Chinese immigrants. A sad reminder that we have never treated any immigrant well. This book is one of the best I have read
January 10, 2021
Bratt-tastic!
It amazes me that such a prolific author does not use a formula or write thinly-revised novels over and over. Every story is fresh. I climb in between the covers of her books and never want to leave.
This one gave me a peek into the historical plight of provincial Chinese girls. Next, it took me across an ocean. From there, family took the front seat it should always have had...with restoration, and a bit of reformation.
I love Kay’s talent — and I love her books and her restless heart.
It amazes me that such a prolific author does not use a formula or write thinly-revised novels over and over. Every story is fresh. I climb in between the covers of her books and never want to leave.
This one gave me a peek into the historical plight of provincial Chinese girls. Next, it took me across an ocean. From there, family took the front seat it should always have had...with restoration, and a bit of reformation.
I love Kay’s talent — and I love her books and her restless heart.
January 10, 2021
Bratt Delivers Again
Once again Kay Bratt proves she's a master of Asian Historical fiction. Set in China, Hong Kong and San Francisco, this beautifully written story tells the journey undertaken by two sets of "siblings".
Bratt has a way of developing her characters that makes you feel them in your soul. The treatment they undergo on the ship to California and the racism they experience in San Francisco is gut wrenching. But there's still so much love and hope. This book gives you all the feels.
Once again Kay Bratt proves she's a master of Asian Historical fiction. Set in China, Hong Kong and San Francisco, this beautifully written story tells the journey undertaken by two sets of "siblings".
Bratt has a way of developing her characters that makes you feel them in your soul. The treatment they undergo on the ship to California and the racism they experience in San Francisco is gut wrenching. But there's still so much love and hope. This book gives you all the feels.
July 14, 2021
Kay Bratt is my favorite author. This book does not disappoint except that I didn’t want it to end! Thankfully, there was a book 2. Book 1 starts in China. A brother’s love for his baby sister takes him on a new journey. Life starts in China, goes through Hong Kong and then on to a transpacific voyage (below deck) onto San Francisco. The brother meets 2 girls on the ship and the story of how their lives intertwine begins. Order both books at once because you won’t want to stop reading at the end of book 1!
May 3, 2021
An amazing story
It took a strong young man to save his unwanted sister from the terrible fate of unwanted girls of the Chinese culture. Fate brings him together with two strong young women who are escaping another travesty of their culture. There struggles in America are difficult but how they handle them is worth the read.
It took a strong young man to save his unwanted sister from the terrible fate of unwanted girls of the Chinese culture. Fate brings him together with two strong young women who are escaping another travesty of their culture. There struggles in America are difficult but how they handle them is worth the read.
December 14, 2021
Another amazing book by Kay Bratt! Kay truly has a gift for writing that draws the reader in and makes the characters stand out. This story is a beautifully written historical fiction novel that speaks to the treatment of Asian women in China and the U.S. in the late 1800s. Once I got into it, I couldn't put it down. Simply fabulous and can't wait to read the next book in the set.
January 9, 2022
Captivating
After reading and loving the Scavenger’s Daughters series, I was ready to read more. I just finished the Welcome Misfortune and will next read the second in the series. Kay’s books are difficult to put down as she pulls you along into the characters and story. Her books are impossible to forget. Thank you, Kay.
After reading and loving the Scavenger’s Daughters series, I was ready to read more. I just finished the Welcome Misfortune and will next read the second in the series. Kay’s books are difficult to put down as she pulls you along into the characters and story. Her books are impossible to forget. Thank you, Kay.
June 29, 2024
Chinese historical fiction
Wonderfully written historical fiction dealing with Chinese immigrants coming to California. Whether it’s working on the railroad, building a business or escaping a horrible indentured servant situation, the angst is overwhelming.The reader is thrown into the horrible cultural practice of getting rid of infant girls. A promise is made by Min Kao to his mother to protect his sister against the father’s wishes.
Twins Min Wei and Min Kao are sent by their father to open a store like they have in China, unfortunately the business is a front controlled by a gang moving opium. Min Kao struggles with loyalty to his brother and his moral integrity.
Sworn sisters Sun Ling and Jingwei are “sold” to a wealthy family as domestic servants. The master is a cruel, abusive predator, so they plot an escape.
On the ship to America, their lives become intertwined, including the baby girl Luli who is smuggled aboard.
On board interactions with the Captain’s daughter, dreadful conditions, disease death and Min Wei’s less than admirable behavior keep the pages turning.The author delves into the atrocities Chinese dealt with in America - racism, gangs and abuse.
Can they all escape expectations and the lies that follow them from China and thrive in a new home?
Excellent read, definitely want to read the next book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions in this review are my own.
Wonderfully written historical fiction dealing with Chinese immigrants coming to California. Whether it’s working on the railroad, building a business or escaping a horrible indentured servant situation, the angst is overwhelming.The reader is thrown into the horrible cultural practice of getting rid of infant girls. A promise is made by Min Kao to his mother to protect his sister against the father’s wishes.
Twins Min Wei and Min Kao are sent by their father to open a store like they have in China, unfortunately the business is a front controlled by a gang moving opium. Min Kao struggles with loyalty to his brother and his moral integrity.
Sworn sisters Sun Ling and Jingwei are “sold” to a wealthy family as domestic servants. The master is a cruel, abusive predator, so they plot an escape.
On the ship to America, their lives become intertwined, including the baby girl Luli who is smuggled aboard.
On board interactions with the Captain’s daughter, dreadful conditions, disease death and Min Wei’s less than admirable behavior keep the pages turning.The author delves into the atrocities Chinese dealt with in America - racism, gangs and abuse.
Can they all escape expectations and the lies that follow them from China and thrive in a new home?
Excellent read, definitely want to read the next book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions in this review are my own.
January 1, 2021
WOW! Kay has a knack for bringing her characters onto the page, and straight into your hearts! As Kay takes us through the journeys of five Chinese Immigrants, we get an introspective look into their minds and hearts. This book brings to light, in a very real and honest way, the plight of Immigrants and some of what they face(d), as they make their way in a new land. As I read, it also brought to mind, the stories that my Nana and especially my Grandfather attempted to share. My family is made up of Immigrants and through Sun Ling, Jingwei, Luli, Min Kao and Min Wei's stories, I could look back through my own past and the trials and tribulations that our ancestor's faced. Brace yourself! You are about to embark on a journey of your own, and I promise, you'll never be the same. I can't wait to get started on the next in the Sworn Sisters duology! Thank you Kay!
April 7, 2022
Something about historical fiction centered around Chinese culture is so alluring to me. The narrative, despite what one might presume, does not shine brightest where the dynamic between two sisters is concerned. To be sure, the sisterly dynamic is beautiful to behold, but the true strength lies squarely in magnanimity for strangers. The relationships established that perdure begin with strangers that in spite of their harrowing and heinous circumstances chose kindness, compassion, altruism. The story is a hopeful one tempered with the hardships of the destitute and foreign. The novel’s allure, however, is not enough to earn it five stars, for although I appreciate and love the interpolation of optimism, the end was far too serendipitous and saccharine to be believable and consistent with the turbulence encountered theretofore.
December 31, 2020
Let me say first, I have read all of Kay Bratt’s China books and adored her Daughter series but A Welcome Misfortune took my breath away. The book takes place in 1867 and revolves around three girls, one a baby born unwanted by a father for who girls have no place in his family and two young girls through circumstances beyond their control end up as indentured servants to a wealthy family and a target for their master. Finding their way to San Francisco was wrought with peril that was all too familiar not only to the Chinese looking for a better life but to other immigrants like the Irish who escaped the potato famine of the time. Storms, cholera, bad accommodations are just a number of things immigrants endured. This is a the first of a two series book but it does stand alone.
September 30, 2022
Historical Fiction at its finest
I had no idea how I would be so affected by reading this piece. It's difficult to comprehend how inhuman people can be to their own! Reading history in books in school may depict man's inhumanity to man, and detail how awful such truths can be, but having such stories dryly recorded in history can leave us somewhat indifferent to the human side of such atrocities. This book pulled the curtain back, displaying in brutal form just how awful slavery and human trafficking is. One cannot walk away from this reality without being changed in some way. Human trafficking is not just an awful thing that happened in stories. It happens. Even today. I am grateful for this story that opened my eyes wider.
I had no idea how I would be so affected by reading this piece. It's difficult to comprehend how inhuman people can be to their own! Reading history in books in school may depict man's inhumanity to man, and detail how awful such truths can be, but having such stories dryly recorded in history can leave us somewhat indifferent to the human side of such atrocities. This book pulled the curtain back, displaying in brutal form just how awful slavery and human trafficking is. One cannot walk away from this reality without being changed in some way. Human trafficking is not just an awful thing that happened in stories. It happens. Even today. I am grateful for this story that opened my eyes wider.
July 1, 2023
In 1867 Luli was left as an infant at the doorsteps of the Chaozhou wall as she was unwanted because she is female. Luli’s older brother Min Kao follows his baby sister to make sure she is safe. Meanwhile two sisters Sun Ling and Jingwei seek refuge on a ship bound for San Francisco, California to escape hardship and abuse in their homeland. Luli, Sun Ling and Jingwei meet on an ocean voyage and start a new life and journey in San Francisco. This is the incredible story of three women denied their heritage in China to seek a better life and adventure in a new land. I really enjoyed this powerful Asian Historical fiction story of strength, courage and endurance.
June 15, 2022
Hardship and hope
I feel the blurb is a little misleading as the narration alternates between runaway domestic servant Sun Ling and young man Min Kao, the other 2 girls are secondary characters. It tells their interconnecting story of leaving China and moving to San Francisco. They face many challenges but also experience kindness. An insight to the terrible conditions and treatment these immigrants experienced, but also how helping one another leads to good results. The ending is a bit abrupt encouraging you to purchase the second book.
I feel the blurb is a little misleading as the narration alternates between runaway domestic servant Sun Ling and young man Min Kao, the other 2 girls are secondary characters. It tells their interconnecting story of leaving China and moving to San Francisco. They face many challenges but also experience kindness. An insight to the terrible conditions and treatment these immigrants experienced, but also how helping one another leads to good results. The ending is a bit abrupt encouraging you to purchase the second book.
June 25, 2022
Interesting book--I liked most of the characters, got a little confused on some of the content and wondered if it was just a bit too many characters, too many conflicts, too many issues and too many loose ends to try and tie up or solve? This is the first installment of a series, so perhaps the opened ended issues are foreshadowing for the next bookSome of the content and the scenes of the passengers being kept in steerage in the bowels of a ship for days on end and the treatment of female prisoners were descriptive and not for the faint of heart. I am leaning toward a 3.5 but rounding down until I get a chance to read the second book.
April 27, 2025
Taking place in the late 1800's in China this is the story of a newborn baby girl whose father ordered her to be abandoned simply because she was female. Her mother begged one of her sons to make sure the baby was left with someone who would care for her until she could get her back. In Hong Kong two girls who are house slaves escape and make their way to America. Along the way they all come together on a ship bound for San Francisco. Wonderful characters and a beautifully written story. Definitely recommend!
January 15, 2021
I am never disappointed when I read a book by Kay Bratt and A Welcome Misfortune was no different! I can't comprehend how someone can leave their baby girl on a brick wall and just walk away or treat another human being the way Sun Ling and Jingwei were treated. If you haven't read this book you should! I look forward to reading book 2, To Move The World! Thank you Kay Bratt for another great read!!
January 19, 2021
I always love Kay Bratts stories and this one is no exception. Historical fiction at its finest with accurate descriptions and rich detail one can feel the ship rolling on the seas, smell the herbal shop where a character works, and hear the judge's gavel pound in the courtroom. I love the relationships and complexity of emotions explored between brothers who are twins and sisters who are not actually sisters by blood but by oath.
January 29, 2021
Truly a moving story
Sworn sisters. Sisters bound by not blood, but choice. This is the tale of two young women, sold into what should have been a better life, but instead used and misused as household servants. When they get a chance, they flee to America and what they hope will be a better life of their own making.
Wonderful detail and characters that will pull you in. Kay Bratt writes a beautiful story.
Sworn sisters. Sisters bound by not blood, but choice. This is the tale of two young women, sold into what should have been a better life, but instead used and misused as household servants. When they get a chance, they flee to America and what they hope will be a better life of their own making.
Wonderful detail and characters that will pull you in. Kay Bratt writes a beautiful story.
February 20, 2021
This was my first novel to read by Kay Bratt. It won't be my last. Bratt shares a riveting and heart wrenching story of sisters. In the midst of trauma, hope is threaded through the pages of this historical drama. It's a fascinating look into the Chinese culture.
Recommend to readers who enjoy historical fiction.
I borrowed a copy from Kindle Unlimited. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
Recommend to readers who enjoy historical fiction.
I borrowed a copy from Kindle Unlimited. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
September 13, 2021
Have been reading Kay Bratt books all summer! Love learning the history and the culture of China. The stories which I started with "The Scavengers Daughters series were all great reads. They were different books then I normally read. Was also surprised with the oppression that is still going on in the Villages of China. I felt like it wasn't in this day and age but in Old China. These series of books do however take place in different times. Loved them all.
August 28, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed A Welcome Misfortune. I love historical fiction, and this story seemed very well researched. I have read almost every book Kay Bratt has written and they are all so different! The characters were very well developed, the description of their hardships gut wrenching. I felt the ending may have been a bit far fetched, but I didn't mind. I immediately began the sequel within moments for finishing this book...thank goodness I purchased them at the same time!
January 10, 2023
I won a signed copy of this book from Kay Bratt in a Facebook giveaway. This book is EXCELLENT!! I'm looking forward to reading the Sworn Sisters #2 for the continuation of this story! Its not only a good story, but historical fiction about the Chinese living in Chine and Hong Kong as well as coming to the US to work on the railroad and mine for gold in the late 1860's. Don't let the pastel, floral, loveliness of the cover fool you, there is a dark tale to be told!
December 27, 2020
What a wonderful Christmas gift! Once again, Kay Bratt has used her gift of words to transport me into her story, to a different time, among a people who hold part of my heart. Travel back to China in the late 1800s and join two sisters and two brothers as they each must battle family legacies, cultural inequities and injustices, love, character, and inner-strength.
January 8, 2021
Kay Bratt has taken me on a journey without ever leaving my sofa.......from Hong Kong, to China, to San Francisco and Chinatown. We follow the friendship of Sun Ling, Jingwei and Luli as they become family and face adversity with strength. An excellent story of courage, love, strength and above all.....family.
April 29, 2022
Welcome Misfortune book 1
A well-written story about a time in our history, that was not a good era. The characters were detailed and felt like friends. I can hardly wait to read the next book in this series.
I won this book from Goodreads and I would like thank then and the author.
A well-written story about a time in our history, that was not a good era. The characters were detailed and felt like friends. I can hardly wait to read the next book in this series.
I won this book from Goodreads and I would like thank then and the author.
May 7, 2022
Excellent
Another excellent book by this author! Her words transport you to the time and place you're reading about. You become so immersed in the story, it's hard to put the book down. I'm never disappointed when I pick up a Kay Bratt book! Getting ready to read the next book in the series!
Another excellent book by this author! Her words transport you to the time and place you're reading about. You become so immersed in the story, it's hard to put the book down. I'm never disappointed when I pick up a Kay Bratt book! Getting ready to read the next book in the series!
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