The Golden Gate (Amy Chua)-an e book barrgain

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Many readers may have heard about Amy Chua because of her earlier book on “tiger mothers.” While some may disagree with her thoughts on parenting, many may well agree that this debut novel is worth a read.

The Golden Gate, as can be told from the title, takes place in California. It is a historical mystery set in a time of change. Chua (a professor) gives a lot of detail to make the time period feel present and real.

Early in the novel readers meet wo sisters. One of them somehow is dead and leaves her little sister behind . This death will come back to the plot when a wealthy industrialist/political candidate is found murdered. 

The case is assigned to a detective of mixed race background, something that he does not freely acknowledge as he has taken his mother’s more “acceptable” last name as his own. Al Sullivan will be challenged in these pages.

The opening of this book really drew me in. An interview is taking place and some wealthy Bainbridge family members/suspects are being clearly named. Who is/are they responsible? Read the novel to find out.

This first novel by Chua will undoubtedly not be her last. Recommended to those who enjoy mysteries set in America’ past.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this title. All opinions are my onw.

The Golden Gate was published in September 2023.

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