About the Book:
How Can Compassion be Considered Wrong?
When life is weighed down by challenges, pillars of enduring hope and love are always waiting to be discovered.
Ida Dempsey has grown up in a privileged life of luxury thanks to her
aunt and uncle. Although Second Street—where women of ill repute ply
their wares—is off limits to respectable citizens, her heart of
compassion compels her to frequent the area, hoping to make a difference
in their lives. Ida has also befriended Qui Shau, a Chinese woman who
keeps house for her family, but friendships between the whites and
Chinese are taboo in Eureka. Ida tries to keep secret her forbidden
compassion, but someone is watching and will use it against her.
When Blaine Prescott meets Ida at a church picnic, his parents warn him
away from any relationship with the young lady who has been seen on
Second Street in the company of a Chinese woman. But how could such a
kindhearted, lovely young woman be anything but good? But when riots
break out in Chinatown and Ida disappears, Blaine will do anything to
find out where and why she has gone.
My Review:
I really liked Ida's story and how it went in deep to the struggles of that time. Im sure there were many people in that era with the same convictions and heart as Ida. Many suffered with it in silence and many did as Ida did. Went there and tried to help others as the Bible instructs us to do. I dont think the author writing on such a taboo topic of the time was wrong or forced. I actually believe quite the opposite.
I love the story and I love Blaine's part in this whole ordeal and Im glad he was waiting in the wings to in turn help Ida. I like the story and the two rich in detail characters served it well. Too bad we can hear a little more from the two of them.
Great summer beach read!
**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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