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In the gridlocked harbor of San Francisco's Barbary Coast, a ship hung with red paper lanterns draws crowds eager to gamble and drink. Aboard this red-lit ship, the fates of two young women will be altered irrevocably—and tied forever to that of an ancient lighthouse keeper who longs to be free.
Set against the backdrop of Gold Rush–era San Francisco's Chinese immigrant community, Ship of Fates is a coming-of-age fairy tale that stretches across generations.
"A dark, original fairy tale about fate, consequences, and the origins of California’s gold."—Library Journal
"A stunning read."—San Francisco Book Review
"Chung's debut weaves together the past and present ably and creates a well-wrought and elegant story that will, hopefully, be followed by many more." —Booklist
"With beautiful, tempered language, Ship of Fates weaves history and lore into a captivating, otherworldly tale."—Foreword Reviews
"An outstanding debut."—Asian American Literature Fans