The Family Chao

The residents of Lake Haven, Wisconsin, ignored the whispered troubles about the Chao family, but when patriarch Big Chao is found frozen to death, scandalous events force the community to turn its attention to the three Chao sons.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Pushkin Press

For years, the residents of Lake Haven, Wisconsin, turned a blind eye to the whispered troubles surrounding the Chao family, all in the name of enjoying the finest restaurant in town. However, when the tyrannical patriarch, Big Chao, was found frozen to death in the family's meat freezer, scandalous events forced the community to take notice of the three Chao sons.

DAGOU, the presumed heir to the family business, was a man shrouded in mystery. He had a reputation for being cold and calculating, and he was determined to sever ties with the Haven's Asian community once and for all.

MING, on the other hand, was a successful banker who had built a career on his connections within the community. He was determined to distance himself from his family's past and forge a new identity for himself.

JAMES, a naive college student, was the youngest of the Chao sons and had only recently learned of his family's tumultuous history. He was caught between the demands of his family and the allure of a normal life outside of Haven.

As the family's dog mysteriously disappeared, and Dagou Dog Eater Chao was held on trial for his father's murder, the Chaos family's turbulent history spilled into the public eye. The small town of Haven looked on in disbelief as the Chao brothers were brought to justice.

DAGOU, who had always been the most suspicious of the brothers, was found guilty of the murder and sentenced to life in prison. MING, who had tried to distance himself from his family's past, was also implicated in the crime and was sentenced to a lengthy prison term.

JAMES, who had been unaware of his family's secrets until the trial, was left to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. He was determined to find the truth about his family's past and clear his name of any wrongdoing.

Despite the tragedy that had befallen them, the Chao brothers remained united in their determination to survive and rebuild their lives. They knew that they had been betrayed by their father and that they had a long road ahead of them.

As they served their sentences in prison, the brothers began to plan their escape and seek revenge against those who had wronged them. They knew that they could not let their family's legacy be destroyed by the sins of their father.

Years passed, and the Chao brothers were released from prison. They returned to Haven, determined to make amends for their past mistakes and rebuild their family's reputation. They started a new business, a small restaurant that served the best Chinese food in town.

The Chao brothers were welcomed back into the community with open arms. They had proven that they were not beyond redemption and that they were capable of making positive changes in their lives.

As the restaurant grew in popularity, the Chao brothers began to work towards reconciliation with the Haven's Asian community. They realized that their father's actions had been driven by his own prejudices and that they had been wrong to hate and discriminate against others.

The Chao brothers also began to reach out to other families who had been affected by their father's actions. They offered their support and guidance to those who had been hurt by the Chaos family's past.

Through their hard work and determination, the Chao brothers were able to rebuild their family's reputation and restore their place in the community. They had learned that forgiveness and redemption were possible, even in the darkest of times.

In the end, the Chao brothers proved that even the most troubled families can find hope and healing. They had learned that it is never too late to make amends and that true strength comes from facing your demons and overcoming them.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911590651