Amazon Blurb
It is New Zealand, and the first decade of the twentieth century. Katherine McKechnie is struggling to raise two children following the death of her husband, when a chance encounter with a Chinese shopkeeper blossoms into friendship and, eventually, love. Racial tension and prejudice mean the two must keep their relationship secret, but Katherine’s son, Robbie, learns the truth and, on the eve of World War I as young men everywhere are swept up on a tide of macho patriotism, takes his family’s honour into his own hands – with devastating consequences. Both captivating and beautiful, As the Earth Turns Silver is a compelling read -- and a remarkable debut.

I enjoyed reading this book. Its not a book I would usually read and initially I didn't know what to expect. It develops nicely and I read this book very quickly. An unexpectedly good read.

Reserved for the Int'l shrinking VBB.

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Sent to Billbooks as chosen from the shrinking bookbox. Enjoy

Book has arrived safely in Australia - thanks Natalie

Happy Birthday Catsalive

And many happy returns to you, too, Bill.

catsalive #2 - sent to mysteriousmummy for the International First-Page Roundabout.

Thank you for sharing, added to my massive tbr pile

Added to the Debut Novels bookbox, had been in my TBR pile for too long and met the criteria for the book.

This is now with me as the last person on the Book box list. Thanks for this one looks really interesting. Not often I see adult fiction from New Zealand, usually young adult so looking forward to reading this.

Like NatalieC7, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book, but I also enjoyed it. It was really heartbreaking in places as you just couldn't see a way for things to work out for everyone. There are some great characters and I learnt a lot of things about Chinese and New Zealand history without it compromising the story. Thanks for sharing this one.

And off it goes in the already crossed bookbox. Happy reading!

Taking this out of the Already Crossed BookBox. Thanks !

Releasing to my bookcrossing zone