The Riveter

In the vein of All the Light We Cannot See,a cross-cultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe during WWII. Vancouver1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to make a new life for himself. The Second World War is in full swingand Josiahlike so many Canadianswants to prove his loyalty by serving his country. But Chinese Canadians are barred from joining the army out of fear they might expect citizenship in return. SoJosiah heads to the shipyard where he finds work as a riveterfastening together the ribs and steel plates of Victory ships. One nightJosiah spots Poppy singing at a navy club. Despite their different backgroundsthey fall for each other instantlyand soon Josiah is spending his nights at Poppy’s small wartime house. Their starry-eyed romance lasts until Poppy’s father comes to visit and the harsh reality of their situation is made clear. Determined to prove himself to Poppyher parentsand the worldJosiah travels to Toronto where he’s finally given the chance to enlist. Josiah rises to the occasionbut is the world changing as fast as his dreams… From the critically acclaimed author of We Two AloneJack Wang’s gorgeous debut novel explores what one man must sacrifice to belong in the only home he has ever truly known.