Songs of Willow Frost
Jamie Ford • 2013 • Allison & Busby
- Author
- Jamie Ford
- First published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Allison & Busby
- Genres
- Fiction · History · Thriller
- ISBN
- 9781742378541
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Songs of Willow Frost was released in 2013 as the second novel by American author Jamie Ford. Following the success of his debut, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Ford returned to themes of memory and historical intersection, setting much of the narrative in 1930s Seattle. The story centers on the life of an orphan named William Eng and his search for his mother, a former film actress, exploring the complexities of identity and the resilience of the human spirit during the Great Depression.
The book is notable for its exploration of the Chinese-American experience and the golden age of Chinese cinema. Ford drew inspiration from the real-life history of Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American film star, to shape the character of the elusive Willow Frost. Published by Allison & Busby in the United Kingdom, the work was received by critics as a poignant piece of historical fiction that highlights the intersection of personal tragedy and societal shifts in the Pacific Northwest.
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