Love and Other Consolation Prizes

In "Love and Other Consolation Prizes," bestselling author Jamie Ford tells the poignant tale of twelve-year-old Ernest Young, a half-Chinese orphan whose life takes an unexpected turn at the 1909 Seattle World’s Fair. Raffle-d off as a charity prize and taken in by a madam of a high-class brothel, Ernest forms deep friendships with the madam's daughter, Maisie, and a spirited scullery maid, Fahn, as he navigates a world of love, ambition, and familial bonds. Set against the backdrop of significant historical events, this novel explores themes of innocence, resilience, and the complex nature of relationships, intertwining Ernest's past with his present struggles as an adult.