A patron came into our Library seeking a book he read in the summer of 2008. It was in paperback in 2008, and had a red cover. This is what he remembers about the book:
- It was either a novel with five interconnected stories, or a collection of 5 related short stories
- A main character was closely involved in the rubber industry, possibly a rubber plantation, in Thailand - possibly during British colonial rule, possibly referred to primarily as "Siam" instead of "Thailand"
- It was a love story
- He thinks the author was female
- It could have been YA, but he's not positive
It is not any of these titles:
- The Falcon of Siam
- anything by Amitav Ghosh
- The Harmony Silk Factory
- Cutting for Stone
Any guesses would be appreciated!
Maria Williams, MLIS
Head of Adult Services
Baldwin Public Library