Publisher's Synopsis
Set shortly after the American Revolution, Pathways to Promise follows the intertwining lives of settlers, immigrants, and shadowy figures in a fledgling nation struggling to find its identity. Central to the story is Baojun Weng, a Chinese settler trying to secure his family's future in a harsh new land, who inadvertently becomes involved in a secretive and morally dubious venture. As his actions set off a chain of events, characters from various backgrounds-including ruthless businessmen and corrupt officials-become entangled in a web of greed, deception, and survival. The novel explores themes of loyalty, exploitation, and the tension between old world values and new world aspirations, while drawing attention to the hidden costs of building a nation.
