Love and other consolation prizes : a novel
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Author
Published
New York : Ballantine Books, 2017.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780804176750 (hardcover : acid-free paper), 0804176752 (hardcover : acid-free paper)
Physical Desc
307pages ; 24 cm
Status
Bunnvale Library - Adult Fiction
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Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult Fiction
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North County Branch - Adult Fiction
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Published
New York : Ballantine Books, 2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780804176750 (hardcover : acid-free paper), 0804176752 (hardcover : acid-free paper)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references,
Description
A half-Chinese orphan whose mother sacrificed everything to give him a better chance is raffled off as a prize at Seattle's 1909 World's Fair, only to land in the ownership of the madam of a notorious brothel where he finds friendship and opportunities, in a story based on true events.
Description
Half-Chinese Ernest Young, a charity student at a boarding school, is astounded to learn he will be raffled off-- a healthy boy 'to a good home' -- at Seattle's 1909 World's Fair. The winning ticket belongs to the madam of a high-class brothel, famous for educating her girls. Ernest becomes the new houseboy and befriends Maisie, the madam's daughter, and a bold scullery maid named Fahn. They form the first real family Ernest has ever known. Fifty years later, in the shadow of Seattle's second World's Fair, Ernest struggles to help his ailing wife reconcile who she once was with who she wanted to be, while trying to keep family secrets hidden from their grown-up daughters.
Description
"Inspired by a true story, this is the unforgettable story of a young boy named Ernest, set during the 1909 Seattle world's fair called the Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo. It is a time when the magical wonders of technology on display at the expo future seems limitless. But for Ernest, a half-Chinese orphan who found his way to America through a last desperate act of his beloved mother, every door is closed. A charity student at a boarding school, he has never really had a place to call home. Then one day, his wealthy sponsor announces that if a home is what he wants, then that is what he will have: Ernest will be offered as a prize in the daily raffle at the fair, advertised as "Healthy boy to a good home for the winning ticket holder." The woman who "wins" him is the madam of a notorious brothel who was famous for educating her girls. He becomes a houseboy in her brothel and is befriended by the daughter of the madam, as well as a Japanese girl who works in the kitchen. The friendship and love between these three form the first real family Ernest has ever known"--,Provided by publisher.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Bunnvale Library - Adult Fiction | FORD | Available |
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult Fiction | FORD | Available |
North County Branch - Adult Fiction | FORD | Available |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Bernardsville Public Library - Adult Fiction | Fic Ford, Jamie | Available |
Butler Library - Adult Fiction | FIC FORD | Available |
Chester Library - Adult Fiction | REALISTIC FICTION FORD | Available |
East Hanover Library - Adult Fiction | FICTION FORD | Available |
Florham Park Library - Adult Fiction | FICTION FORD | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ford, J. (2017). Love and other consolation prizes: a novel (First edition.). Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ford, Jamie. 2017. Love and Other Consolation Prizes: A Novel. Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ford, Jamie. Love and Other Consolation Prizes: A Novel Ballantine Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ford, Jamie. Love and Other Consolation Prizes: A Novel First edition., Ballantine Books, 2017.
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