2011 Nominated
As the Earth Turns Silver
ABOUT
THE BOOK
From the late nineteenth century to the 1920’s, from Kwangtung, China to Wellington and Dunedin and the Battlefields of the Western Front – A story of two families.
Yung faces a new land that does not welcome the Chinese. Alone, Katherine struggles to raise her children and find her place in the world.
In a climate of hostility towards the foreign newcomers, Katherine and Yung embark on a poignant and far-reaching love affair . . . .
NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS
A very assured first novel set in early 20th century Wellington, which gives a voice to the Chinese community in New Zealand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Country
New Zealand
Original Language
English