In the Shadow of the Cypress

Set in 1906 California, In the Shadow of the Cypress follows the hidden lives of the Chinese community, burdened by prejudice and divided by survival struggles. When ancient artifacts, including a jade seal and a multilingual plaque, surface after a natural disaster, they reveal secrets long concealed by the past. A century later, a young American scientist embarks on a perilous quest to rediscover these treasures, leading a new generation of explorers into the depths of the ocean and history. This debut novel by Thomas Steinbeck intricately weaves together two eras, offering a captivating narrative filled with suspense and rich cultural diversity.