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Title: The Silver Lotus

Author: Thomas Steinbeck

Narrator: Tandy Cronyn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-08-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Critically acclaimed author Thomas Steinbeck, eldest son of the famous Nobel laureate John Steinbeck, pens a compelling tale of adventure and romance with The Silver Lotus. In the early 1800s, merchant Captain Jeremiah Macy Hammond is searching for new customers. Along the way, he comes up against pirates, storms, and illness. But when he falls for Lady Yee, prized daughter of a wealthy merchant family, he discovers that love is the greatest challenge of all.

Members Reviews:

Who is Thomas Steinbeck???

Thomas Steinbeck? Really? Are you kidding? Not at all! This is the son of the famous John Steinbeck, and he is a chip off the old block. This is the second one of his books I have read, and loved. I can't find my copy of the first one, but it is called something like, Under The Cypress Tree. Both are set in the Monterrey Bay Area, south of San Francisco. Both involve the Chinese culture that has been there even before the "white man" came, and continues today. Thomas Steinbeck grew up in that area (not surprisingly) and had Chinese playmates and best friends. Evidently he also knows something about the darker side of that presence that involves an organized and secretive leadership of the Chinese, operating out of San Franciscoo.

And, like his Dad, he "spins a great yarn". He had me from the get-go. John Steinbeck, himself is one of my favorite authors. I have read everything he wrote except Travels with Charlie, and I currently own that one and have it in my "reading queue". I feared that his son was just trading on his name, but Thomas would be a very readable author, if his name happened to be Tom Smith!

Whether an established fan or a first-time reader, "The Silver Lotus" could well send you back to his prior volumes.

Thomas Steinbeck is now one of my go-to fiction writers. Even while following in the footsteps of his famous father, Mr. Steinbeck has managed to establish his own unique identity and style. Though my rating might have fallen a half-star short of five for lesser authors, I find only a smattering of peccadilloes very easy to overlook.

In future endeavors however, I think he'll need to stretch himself somewhat to avoid the sad old pitfall of self-typecasting. Something tells me his instincts are ahead of the curve in this respect, and his next work will manage to turn some fresh soil for his dedicated readership. This is high-quality fiction from an outstanding author!

Rich with stories of love, hard work

Really interesting story; historical fiction that takes place in the late 1880's to early 1900's. Rich with stories of love, hard work, sailing ships of the past, history of Chinese immigrants to Monterey, Ca. and many things that take place during those times.

The Silver Lotus is a charmer!

The story is "old world" and delightful. T. Steinbeck is indeed a good writer. I've savored every word; particularly the descriptions of Chinese customs and wisdom. Captain Hammond has enormous respect for his wife and the workings of her mind. A wonderful marriage....a book that immerses one in the history of Monterrey as well.

I found this a fascinating book. That two such ...

I found this a fascinating book. That two such prolific writers should belong to the same family is very interesting.