Kristina McMorris: Edgar B. Hollis Distinguished Author Series

The Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation is proud to welcome Kristina McMorris to Newnan to discuss her new book, The Girls of Good Fortune.

Book Description: She came from a lineage known for good fortune…by those who don't know the whole story.Portland, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of the notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she's a "shanghaied" victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment—she fears that far more than her own fate lay at stake.

As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a goldminers' massacre, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets can prove even more deadly than the dark recesses of Chinatown.

A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.

Author Bio: Kristina McMorris is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. A recipient of more than twenty national literary awards, she previously hosted weekly TV shows for Warner Bros. and an ABC affiliate, beginning at age nine with an Emmy Award-winning program, and owned a wedding-and-event-planning company until she had far surpassed her limit of "Y.M.C.A." and chicken dances. She splits time between Portland, Oregon and San Diego as an empty nester of two sons who, even from college, keep her on her toes and make her laugh daily.

Books will be available for purchase by Bookmiser. The book talk will be followed by a book signing. Registration is required on Eventbrite starting on September 5th.

Host or Publisher The Carnegie Library