Author: Chanel Cleeton
Genre: Historical Fiction
Other books I've read by this author: Next Year in Havana, When We Left Cuba, The Cuban Heiress , The Last Train to Key West
Synopsis: "Barcelona, 1964. Exiled from Cuba after the revolution, Isabel Perez has learned to guard her heart and protect her family at all costs. After Isabel’s sister Beatriz disappears in Barcelona, Isabel goes to Spain in search of her. Joining forces with an unlikely ally thrusts Isabel into her sister’s dangerous world of espionage, but it’s an unearthed piece of family history that transforms Isabel’s life.
Barcelona, 1936. Alicia Perez arrives in Barcelona after a difficult voyage from Cuba, her marriage in jeopardy and her young daughter Isabel in tow. Violence brews in Spain, the country on the brink of civil war, the rise of fascism threatening the world. When Cubans journey to Spain to join the International Brigades, Alicia’s past comes back to haunt her as she is unexpectedly reunited with the man who once held her heart.
Alicia and Isabel’s lives intertwine, and the past and present collide, as a mother and daughter are forced to choose between their family’s expectations and following their hearts." - Back Cover
My Thoughts
As always, I loved the family dynamics that Chanel Cleeton has created for the Perez sisters. I was engaged and intrigued for the entire story. I'm sure by now you all know that I love a generational story with multiple timelines. This was no exception. I felt this story gave insight and context into Alicia's motives and behavior in the previous novels, allowing the reader to better relate to her. This novel also features a few twists that I have come to expect from Cleeton's work. Somehow, I am still surprised when they pop up. I look forward to reading more her books in 2026!
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