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The Silver Lotus Audiobook

By: Thomas Steinbeck
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Read By: Tandy Cronyn Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2013 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781470327712
3.03535714285714 out of 53.03535714285714 out of 53.03535714285714 out of 53.03535714285714 out of 53.03535714285714 out of 5 (3.04) - 56 listener ratings
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Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

24

Longest Chapter Length:

47:37 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

12:20 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

28:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

Critically acclaimed author Thomas Steinbeck, eldest son of the famous Nobel laureate John Steinbeck, pens a compelling tale of adventure and romance with The Silver Lotus. In the early 1800s, merchant Captain Jeremiah Macy Hammond is searching for new customers. Along the way, he comes up against pirates, storms, and illness. But when he falls for Lady Yee, prized daughter of a wealthy merchant family, he discovers that love is the greatest challenge of all.

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"Thomas Steinbeck is NOT John Steinbeck, but his love and knowledge of the historical Monterey Bay area makes for a good read. He is a good storyteller and anyone who lives or loves the area will really enjoy this book."

— John (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “A beautifully crafted historical novel written with the grace and clarity of a folk tale.”

    — T. C. Boyle

  • “A sturdy historical with a heavy dose of romance…Plentiful historical details, vibrant descriptions, and a strong protagonist in the indomitable Lady Yee give his narrative great emotional depth.”

    — Publishers Weekly

  • “The author’s eloquent phrasing and manipulation of ordinary words sets this work apart from the average historical novel.”

    — ForeWord Reviews

  • “Steinbeck, son of the Nobel laureate, brings high-sea adventure to life in this historical novel set in the late 1800s…Embracing romance, coming-of-age, adventure, and historical fiction, this novel will easily delight fans of these genres. It will also appeal to American literature lovers and loyal readers of the venerable John Steinbeck.”

    — Library Journal

The Silver Lotus Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Kept me interested; i usually like a more metaphoic and lyrical writer, but this is a good story, and I read a lot, and read a lot regarding Chinese people; wonderful! "

    — Esther, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Engrossing, well-crafted page-turner. Settings in late 19c Canton, Monterey, and the High Seas. "

    — Donald, 8/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed reading this book, but it was a little too idealistic. I loved the strong, female heroine, but her perfection was a bit unrealistic. However, it was an interesting story about love and loss. "

    — Ashley, 8/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I may have learned something reading this book, but I could do without repeating the same information over and over. It was a slow read. "

    — Amy, 7/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Boring read. Dry as heck. Nearly put it down but trooped through it. Author idealizes Lady Yee as the perfectly stoic, selfless, impeccably-mannered, prosperous Chinese woman. He does paint her as amazingly intelligent and adaptable, and makes her clairvoyant to boot. "

    — Shirlee, 3/22/2013

About Thomas Steinbeck

Thomas Steinbeck has sold numerous screenplays over the course of his career. He has also written several books of short works, including Down to a Soundless Sea, and several novels. Along with his writing and producing obligations, Mr. Steinbeck does a great deal of public speaking, lecturing on American literature, creative writing, and the communication arts and their benefits to contemporary society. He serves as an honorary board member at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood and the Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University, as well as the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California. He has been an active and verbal proponent of authors’ rights and in 2009 worked closely with his friend Arlo Guthrie in a successful initiative to implement an extension to the settlement negotiations between Google and the Author’s Guild.

About Tandy Cronyn

Tandy Cronyn was born in Los Angeles in 1945. She has appeared in many plays both on and off Broadway, and has also made several film and television appearances, including Twisted and Law & Order: Cruel and Unusual.