Review
'This affecting debut is a romantic epic about Chinese immigrants in New Zealand at the turn of the 20th century ... Wong excels at exploring how prejudice and acceptance are passed down through generations, while her keen ear for accents invariably entertains. Wong's prose is lean and muscular, and her chapters short, making this an easily engaging read.' --Daily Mail
Product Description
It is New Zealand, and the first decade of the twentieth century. Katherine McKechnie is struggling to raise two children following the death of her husband, when a chance encounter with a Chinese shopkeeper blossoms into friendship and, eventually, love. Racial tension and prejudice mean the two must keep their relationship secret, but Katherine’s son, Robbie, learns the truth and, on the eve of World War I as young men everywhere are swept up on a tide of macho patriotism, takes his family’s honour into his own hands – with devastating consequences. Both captivating and beautiful, As the Earth Turns Silver is a compelling read -- and a remarkable debut.
