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Jamie FordHistorical Fiction · Literary Fiction
Love and Other Consolation Prizes
In 1909 Seattle, a young Chinese boy named Ernest is raffled off as a 'consolation prize' at the World's Fair. He finds himself working at a luxurious hotel, navigating a new life and forming unexpected bonds. Decades later, as an old man, Ernest reflects on his past, the people who shaped him, and the enduring power of love and family.