“An eye-opening account of the valiant work of a handful of Christian women against the enslavement of Asian girls in San Francisco’s Chinatown from the mid-1870s well into the next century. In her latest impressive work of research and storytelling, Siler delves vigorously into a shocking story of racism and oppression. [She] vividly portrays both the vibrant, violent milieu of Chinatown of the era - amid the fear and hatred of the Chinese by whites and the effects of laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 - and the lives and dedication of the extraordinary women of the Mission House. An accessible, well-written, riveting tale of a dismal, little-known corner of American history.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

“Meticulously researched and inspiring...[Siler] recounts the bravery of the women who dared escape their imprisonment and the devotion of the women who ensured their safety.... Some of the book’s best scenes are gripping legal trials where Donaldina Cameron helps to set precedents for immigrant women’s rights.... A reminder that our political gestures and small wins accumulate and create ripple effects in ways we cannot often measure.... Looking at [the Cameron House] after reading Siler’s book is a terrific reminder of a how a life’s work is built: brick by brick.” (Anisse Gross, San Francisco Chronicle)

“Unveils a remarkable and controversial chapter of Chinatown history. Sounding a warning gong in a world still plagued by human trafficking, The White Devil’s Daughters is a timely book and a valuable lesson in caring for the suffering of fellow humans while looking for a real cure.” (Yunte Huang, author of Inseparable)