Tuesday, July 7, 2015

The Girl Who Wrote In Silk by Kelli Estes

Did Mei Lien stand on the edge of the boat's railing because she knew she had to or because she was forced to be there?  Did this act begin or end Mei Lien’s life?  Did this act begin or end Inara’s life?

Mei Lien lived 100 years ago​. Inara lives in the present. Their lives are unknowingly connected until Inara finds a family story on a hidden embroidered sleeve in a house that belonged to Inara's ancestors and where Mei Lien and her family had lived...the connection and the secrets begin.  

The embroidered sleeve immediately catches Inara's attention and her curiosity. When she takes the sleeve to a Chinese professor at the local university, the sleeve and Inara immediately catch the professor's attention.

THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK is beautifully written and beautifully told by Ms. Estes. The characters come alive, and the storyline is quite intriguing.

THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK has secrets about a family home, a family connection, and an embroidered shirt sleeve that t​ells a story Inara just HAS to unravel.  Just what were all of these secrets?

The story and the unraveling le​a​d to surprises for the characters and to a marvelous book. ​ ​Ms Estes weaved a beautiful​, gripping, but sad ​tale that spanned from the 1800's to present day.

THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK was difficult to put down simply because you will want to find out​ about the embroidered sleeve as well as to find out​ how Inara and Daniel Chin unravel the mystery even though we already know ​the answer ​as Ms. Estes skillfully goes back and forth revealing the past a​n​d the present.

THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK is a​n ​appealing, alluring read​ with charming, unforgettable characters​.  You will love Mei Lien and admire her for her courage.  You will also love her husband, Joseph, but despise Duncan Campbell.

The book is as captivating as the book's title and cover, and THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK becomes even more intriguing each time you turn the page and clues are revealed.

I thoroughly enjoyed THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK, but have some tissues ready.

I hope you have the pleasure of reading this marvelous book. ​ A spectacular debut novel. 5/5

This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation by the publisher in return for an honest review.​





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27 comments:

  1. ElizabethJuly 7, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Loved this book.

    ENJOY if you read it.

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  2. bermudaonionJuly 7, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    I love books that combine two stories like that!

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    1. ElizabethJuly 7, 2015 at 9:04 AM

      You will love this book then, Kathy. I hope you get to read it.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  3. SukoJuly 7, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Elizabeth, this sounds like a very touching book. Terrific review!

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    1. ElizabethJuly 7, 2015 at 1:42 PM

      Thank you, Suko. I appreciate your compliment.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  4. OnDBookshelfJuly 7, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    I picked this one up at BEA, and am hoping to get to it (and the dozens of others) soon! My daughters are from China so I love to read books set there.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 7, 2015 at 1:43 PM

      Don't you just love Sourcebooks? And the publicists are just darling.

      I got mine from Lathea Williams in the mail before the BEA, and I loved meeting her at the BEA.

      ENJOY when you read it.

      Thanks for stopping, OnDBookshelf.

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  5. Mary (Bookfan)July 7, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    This sounds like an emotional read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it, Elizabeth.

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  6. Mary MJuly 7, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    This sounds wonderful! I love a good historical mystery to unravel. I promise that's not a bad pun on embroidery. Mary from splendidsummer.com

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    1. ElizabethJuly 7, 2015 at 10:11 PM

      LOL...love your comment.

      Thanks for stopping, Mary.

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  7. MysticaJuly 7, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    I'd love to get hold of this. Unfortunately Netgalley declined my request. Sounds so intriguing.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 7, 2015 at 11:54 PM

      Oh...I wish you could read it too.

      Have you tried contacting Sourcebooks?

      Thanks for stopping, Mystica.

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  8. UnknownJuly 8, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Wow! This got a 5 star from you! Glad you enjoyed it so. :)
    @dino0726 from 
    FictionZeal - Impartial, Straighforward Fiction Book Reviews

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    1. ElizabethJuly 8, 2015 at 4:20 PM

      You are making me laugh about my giving it 5 stars. :)

      I did enjoy it a lot.

      Thanks for stopping, Diane.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 6, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    Pleased to hear you enjoyed this Elizabeth. I love dual time narratives so I will have to consider this one.

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    1. ElizabethAugust 6, 2015 at 7:37 AM

      It was quite good. Loved the characters and the background of the sleeve.

      Thanks for stopping, thebookwormchronicles.

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  10. Jaffareadstoo.....August 6, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Sounds really interesting. Haven't heard of this before...Thanks and Happy Reading :)

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    1. ElizabethAugust 6, 2015 at 7:38 AM

      It was quite good.

      Thanks for stopping, jaffareadstoo.

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  11. Captivated ReaderAugust 10, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Wow, sounds like an incredible book to read and a book that I would really enjoy reading. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us about it.

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    1. ElizabethJanuary 3, 2016 at 12:38 PM

      You will love it.

      Thanks for stopping, Captivated Reader.

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  12. HarveeJanuary 3, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    Just got this from the library, Elizabeth, and have some tissues handy!

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    1. ElizabethJune 14, 2018 at 8:57 AM

      A late reply to you, but I hope you enjoyed the book.

      Thanks for commenting, Harvee.

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  13. reecaJune 14, 2018 at 8:37 AM

    loved this one! Great review!

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  14. VonnieAugust 24, 2019 at 10:45 AM

    Oooh great review!

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    1. ElizabethAugust 25, 2019 at 4:28 PM

      THANK YOU!!!

      And thanks for commenting, Vonnie.

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