--- product_id: 17020458 title: "The Girl Who Wrote in Silk" price: "₱1441" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/17020458-the-girl-who-wrote-in-silk store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # The Girl Who Wrote in Silk **Price:** ₱1441 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Girl Who Wrote in Silk - **How much does it cost?** ₱1441 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/17020458-the-girl-who-wrote-in-silk) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "A powerful debut that proves the threads that interweave our lives can withstand time and any tide, and bind our hearts forever."—Susanna Kearsley, New York Times bestselling author of Belleweather and The Vanished Days A historical novel inspired by true events, Kelli Estes's brilliant and atmospheric debut is a poignant tale of two women determined to do the right thing, highlighting the power of our own stories. The smallest items can hold centuries of secrets... While exploring her aunt's island estate, Inara Erickson is captivated by an elaborately stitched piece of fabric hidden in the house. The truth behind the silk sleeve dated back to 1886, when Mei Lien, the lone survivor of a cruel purge of the Chinese in Seattle found refuge on Orcas Island and shared her tragic experience by embroidering it. As Inara peels back layer upon layer of the centuries of secrets the sleeve holds, her life becomes interwoven with that of Mei Lein. Through the stories Mei Lein tells in silk, Inara uncovers a tragic truth that will shake her family to its core—and force her to make an impossible choice. Should she bring shame to her family and risk everything by telling the truth, or tell no one and dishonor Mei Lien's memory? A touching and tender book for fans of Marie Benedict, Susanna Kearsley, and Duncan Jepson, The Girl Who Wrote in Silk is a dual-time period novel that explores how a delicate piece of silk interweaves the past and the present, reminding us that today's actions have far reaching implications. Praise for The Girl Who Wrote in Silk : "A beautiful, elegiac novel, as finely and delicately woven as the title suggests. Kelli Estes spins a spellbinding tale that illuminates the past in all its brutality and beauty, and the humanity that binds us all together." — Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of The Beekeeper's Ball "A touching and tender story about discovering the past to bring peace to the present." — Duncan Jepson, author of All the Flowers in Shanghai "Vibrant and tragic, The Girl Who Wrote in Silk explores a horrific, little-known era in our nation's history. Estes sensitively alternates between Mei Lien, a young Chinese-American girl who lived in the late 1800s, and Inara, a modern recent college grad who sets Mei Lien's story free." — Margaret Dilloway, author of How to Be an American Housewife and Sisters of Heart and Snow Review: Remarkably moving and enlightening - What a wonderful story! I have spent some time in the Pacific Northwest and this story brings the place into vivid focus. When I visit new places, I always wonder about the people who live there and the people who came before. This story masterfully "paints" a picture of their lives. Thank you! Review: Intriguing and Compelling Story - I am very interested in Chinese culture and history, and this book caught my attention because of those aspects. At the end of the book, the author mentions that this story is based on true events that happened in the United States in the late 1800's. I was unaware of the great hostility and racial prejudice against Chinese people that pervaded the U.S. at that time. The book kept my attention as a well-written tale of mystery, history, and relationships (family and romance). The primary characters were well-developed, especially Mei Lien whose pain and personal turmoil came alive to the reader. In terms of plot, I certainly didn't see the twists and turns coming. The only reason I rated this 4/5 stars is that I thought the ending was a little too tidy. Everything wrapped up quickly and neatly, and though I enjoy a satisfying ending like most people, I felt this one was a bit contrived. Still, the story was a great work of historical fiction (with a bit of romance and drama mixed in), and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #43,183 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #80 in Asian American & Pacific Islander Literature (Books) #1,463 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #2,003 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 15,395 Reviews | ## Images ![The Girl Who Wrote in Silk - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71y8TTlRfIL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Remarkably moving and enlightening *by C***Z on July 9, 2026* What a wonderful story! I have spent some time in the Pacific Northwest and this story brings the place into vivid focus. When I visit new places, I always wonder about the people who live there and the people who came before. This story masterfully "paints" a picture of their lives. Thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intriguing and Compelling Story *by C***E on January 11, 2016* I am very interested in Chinese culture and history, and this book caught my attention because of those aspects. At the end of the book, the author mentions that this story is based on true events that happened in the United States in the late 1800's. I was unaware of the great hostility and racial prejudice against Chinese people that pervaded the U.S. at that time. The book kept my attention as a well-written tale of mystery, history, and relationships (family and romance). The primary characters were well-developed, especially Mei Lien whose pain and personal turmoil came alive to the reader. In terms of plot, I certainly didn't see the twists and turns coming. The only reason I rated this 4/5 stars is that I thought the ending was a little too tidy. Everything wrapped up quickly and neatly, and though I enjoy a satisfying ending like most people, I felt this one was a bit contrived. Still, the story was a great work of historical fiction (with a bit of romance and drama mixed in), and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent read! *by J***N on September 2, 2026* Excellent read. I couldn’t put it down! 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