Thousand Pieces of Gold

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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century China and America, the story follows Lalu Nathoy, a girl sold into servitude after famine devastates her family. Transformed into Polly, she endures a harrowing journey through a brothel, a slave auction, and a poker game, all while striving for her independence and dignity. This biographical novel intertwines historical photographs and documents, illuminating the struggles and resilience of a young pioneer navigating the challenges of the American frontier.