The Spanish Daughter: A Gripping Historical Novel Perfect for Book Clubs by Lore

Description: The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Inheriting a cocoa plantation in Vinces, Ecuador, that someone will kill for, Puri, after her husband is murdered, assumes his identity to search for the truth of her fathers legacy and learn the identity of the enemy who stands in her way of claiming her birthright. Publisher Description "An engrossing, suspenseful family saga filled with unpredictable twists and turns." -Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana"With an equal mix of historical fiction, dramatic family conflict, and mystery, this tale should please fans of Christina Baker Kline, Lisa Wingate, and Kate Quinn." -BooklistThe Washington Post Books to Read Now | Ms. Magazine Reads for the Rest of Us | Bustle Most Anticipated Books | PopSugar Best Books | BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books | Book Riot Book Recommendations | Finer Things Book Lover Gifts Theyll Actually LovePerfect for fans of Julia Alvarez and Silvia Moreno-Garcia, this exhilarating novel transports you to the lush tropical landscape of 1920s Ecuador, blending family drama, dangerous mystery, and the real-life history of the coastal town known as the "birthplace of cacao.""An engrossing, suspenseful family saga filled with unpredictable twists and turns." -Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana"With an equal mix of historical fiction, dramatic family conflict, and mystery, this tale should please fans of Christina Baker Kline, Lisa Wingate, and Kate Quinn." -BooklistThe Washington Post Books to Read Now | Ms. Magazine Reads for the Rest of Us | Bustle Most Anticipated Books | PopSugar Best Books | BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books | Book Riot Book Recommendations | Finer Things Book Lover Gifts Theyll Actually LovePerfect for fans of Julia Alvarez and Silvia Moreno-Garcia, this exhilarating novel transports you to the lush tropical landscape of 1920s Ecuador, blending family drama, dangerous mystery, and the real-life history of the coastal town known as the "birthplace of cacao."As a child in Spain, Puri always knew her passion for chocolate was inherited from her father. But its not until his death that she learns of something else shes inherited-a cocoa estate in Vinces, Ecuador, a town nicknamed "Paris Chiquito." Eager to claim her birthright and filled with hope for a new life after the devastation of World War I, she and her husband Crist bal set out across the Atlantic Ocean. But it soon becomes clear someone is angered by Puris claim to the estate...When a mercenary sent to murder her aboard the ship accidentally kills Crist bal instead, Puri dons her husbands clothes and assumes his identity, hoping to stay safe while she searches for the truth of her fathers legacy in Ecuador. Though freed from the rules that women are expected to follow, Puri confronts other challenges at the estate-newfound siblings, hidden affairs, and her fathers dark secrets. Then there are the dangers awakened by her attraction to an enigmatic man as she tries to learn the identity of an enemy who is still at large, threatening the future she is determined to claim..."A lush Ecuadoran cacao plantation is the setting for this imaginative historical drama filled with sibling rivalry and betrayals. Threaded throughout this dramatic family saga are descriptions of cocoa-making that will leave your mouth watering for chocolate." - The Washington Post"A sweepingly elegant historical novel." - Ms. Magazine"A lushly written story of bittersweet family secrets and betrayals." -Andrea Penrose, author of Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens"Passionate and suspenseful, The Spanish Daughter is a satisfying historical mystery set in a lush tropical land." -Foreword Reviews STARRED REVIEW"Engrossing...As addictive as chocolate." -Publishers Weekly"Richly captivating." -Womans World"A fascinating historical."-PopSugar Author Biography Lorena Hughes is the award-winning author of The Spanish Daughter and The Sisters of Alameda Street. Born and raised in Ecuador, she moved to the United States when she was eighteen. Her previous work has won first place at the 2011 Southwest Writers International Contest in the historical fiction category, earned an honorable mention at the 2012 Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition, and placed quarter-finalist in the 2014 Amazon Breakout Novel Award. Named one of 9 Rising Latina Authors You Dont Want to Miss by HIP LATINA, shes the coordinator of the UNM Writers Conference. Lorena lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and can be found online at Lorena-Hughes.com. Details ISBN 1496736249 ISBN-13 9781496736246 Title The Spanish Daughter Author Lorena Hughes Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 352 Publisher Kensington Publishing GE_Item_ID:141740883; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. 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