SIlver Lotus: a novel
by Thomas Steinbeck
Until recently Thomas Steinbeck was known for his screenplays. Silver Lotus, his second novel, evokes the time of clipper ships in the China trade. Captain Hammond is a New Englander, who sails his own ship in the trade. He is successful in the China trade due to his honest fair deals. He trades with the Yee family in Shanghai. Maste Yee's daughter, Lady Yee, is a remarkable young lady. She knows English and Frenchand can outfox the wiliest trader. Lady Yee sets her eye on Captain Hammond. The Captain is equally taken with Lady Yee. They marry and sail and trade the ports of the Pacific rim. The Monterey coast of California attracts them when they find out that Lady Yee is pregnant. They have just as many adventures on land as they did at sea. Silver Lotus is a wonderful story of deep unspoken love. If you like the feel of this novel, try Steinbeck's earlier book, In the shadow of the Cypress.
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