Love's Sorrow Journey (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781836711223)

In the rugged gold mining town of Weaverville, California, 1880, Evelynn Carr arrives from Atlanta seeking a fresh start with her ailing aunt. Haunted by the recent loss of her parents, Evie finds solace in the familiar scent of baking and the promise of a new life. But Weaverville holds its own secrets and prejudices. As Evie navigates the complexities of a town divided by race and simmering with tension, she forms an unexpected connection with Enlai, her aunt's kind and enigmatic Chinese handyman. Their burgeoning friendship blossoms amidst the backdrop of racial divides and societal expectations, forcing them to confront the harsh realities of their time. When prejudice erupts into open hostility, Evie and Enlai must choose between the safety of conformity and the perilous path of love in a world determined to keep them apart. Will their bond withstand the trials of Love's Sorrow Journey, or will the weight of societal pressure tear them asunder?