The Story of Mei

A Historical Novel of Identity, Secrets, and Survival on the Texas Frontier In 1860s Formosa, fifteen-year-old Mei saw her world burned away in a single night. Her father, guardian, teacher, and the only man she ever trusted, was murdered after discovering documents that exposed a powerful and deadly secret. With those papers hidden beneath her clothes and a name whispered as he died, Mei fled across the world to stay alive. Seven years later, Mei arrives in the rough Texas frontier still carrying that name like a compass. She believes that finding him will unravel the mystery that shattered her childhood. Instead, her search pulls her into a land where violence is casual, prejudice is law, and a foreign girl alone is easy prey. But the frontier also gives her unexpected allies. One of them is the man whose name she has been chasing-quiet, steady, and far more complicated than her memories. The other is her own rising courage. As Mei struggles to build a life, shadows from Formosa cross the ocean to hunt her. The secret documents she carries threaten a hidden society known only as the Order, and certain men will kill to destroy the last heir who can lead it. Caught between two countries, two identities, and a danger she does not fully understand, Mei must decide who she is-before her enemies decide for her. A sweeping historical tale filled with resilience, mystery, romance, and the fight to reclaim a stolen destiny, Story of Mei is perfect for readers who love strong heroines, frontier drama, and secrets that echo across continents.

Pagina's: 554, Paperback, Independently published