{"product_id":"an-unexpected-father-second-novel-in-the-collingwood-series-paperback","title":"An Unexpected Father: second novel in the Collingwood Series - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Fillis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A poignant, evocative, and engaging read...\" - The Prairies Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A wide-ranging novel that will provide much food for thought and discussion among any with an interest in the foundations of courage, convictions about equality for all, and how a nation handles (or mishandles) its immigrant influx and their absorption in and contributions to society.\" - Midwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Unexpected Father\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, the second novel in the Collingwood Series, continues the extraordinary story of the young boy who was forced to leave his home country of China for Canada to escape the terrors of Mao's regime. Winson, now married to Caitlin, dreams of a contented life in Canada despite his apprehensions about his immigrant roots. Winson's peace is shattered when Tak, a leader of the human trafficking ring whose clutches Winson escaped earlier, arrives back in Winson's life, determined to settle old scores. Winson finds himself at a crossroads, and how will he choose between doing what's right or betraying his own conscience and living with guilt?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of Celeste Ng's \u003ci\u003eOur Missing Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e, Lisa See's \u003ci\u003eLady Tan's Circle of Women\u003c\/i\u003e, and Victor Hugo's \u003ci\u003eLes Misérables\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewill enjoy this captivating story of history, suspense, and love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This fascinating \u003cb\u003ecoming-of-age journey\u003c\/b\u003e, focusing on the strength of family and friendship, forgiveness, redemption, integrity, racism, and issues of immigration, and \u003cb\u003efans of historical fiction will be enthralled\u003c\/b\u003e.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I feel invested in the \u003cb\u003eendearing cast of characters\u003c\/b\u003e and cannot wait to see how their journeys end in the third book. Apart from the fictional story, this book offers a glimpse into a place and time I previously knew nothing about. The \u003cb\u003ehistory behind the story is fascinating\u003c\/b\u003e and, that alone makes this book an excellent read.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eEngrossing and elegant\u003c\/b\u003e, Fillis' second installment in the Collingwood Series explores relationships, endurance, desires, and means of survival.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This sequel to A Heart to Survive is even more \u003cb\u003ecaptivating and thrilling\u003c\/b\u003e than the first novel. It is epic historical fiction at its finest- with intrigue, romance, tragedy, injustice, and racial prejudice. It really delivers.\" Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor's Note: the Collingwood Series should be read in chronological order and not as individual stand-alone titles because of the background of events, characters, and storylines in\u003ci\u003e A Heart to Survive\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731981897791,"sku":"9781735937229","price":24.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/153ccadd7d32f696978985913f9ccbc7.webp?v=1765130847","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/an-unexpected-father-second-novel-in-the-collingwood-series-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}