The White Devil's Daughters

In "The White Devil's Daughters," bestselling author Julia Flynn Siler reveals the harrowing history of the underground slave trade in Asian women in San Francisco from 1848 to 1943, exposing their exploitation as prostitutes and indentured servants. The narrative centers around the Occidental Mission Home, a refuge for many enslaved women, run by brave female Christian abolitionists who battled societal challenges and dangers to liberate girls from brothels. Through the stories of Dolly Cameron and Tien Fuh Wu, the book highlights their courageous efforts to defy the law, rescue victims, and seek justice against the exploiters, offering a powerful account of resilience and hope.