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Our Last Days in Barcelona

By Chanel Cleeton
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Our Last Days in Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton explores the intricate bonds of family and identity through multiple perspectives across different time periods. The story intertwines journeys of discovery and secrets, set against the vibrant backdrop of Barcelona. Spanning generations, it reveals the characters' struggles and triumphs in the pursuit of truth and belonging.
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You might enjoy this story if you're drawn to tales of family secrets, intricate relationships, and historical backdrops set against the vibrant landscape of Barcelona. It's a compelling narrative that weaves together themes of love, identity, and the impact of the past on the present, making it a captivating read for fans of richly detailed historical fiction.

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Our Last Days in Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton was recognised as an NPR Best Book of 2022. Described as "a master class in family and political drama, in star-crossed love stories and in capturing the enormity of what home is." - NPR.

In this captivating novel, Isabel Perez travels to Barcelona to save her sister Beatriz and unwittingly uncovers a shocking family secret.

In Barcelona, 1964, having been exiled from Cuba after the revolution, Isabel has learned to guard her heart and protect her family at all costs. After Beatriz's mysterious disappearance in Barcelona, Isabel sets off to Spain to find her. She soon teams up with an unlikely ally and is thrust into a dangerous world of espionage her sister is entangled in. However, it is the discovery of a hidden piece of family history that truly transforms Isabel's life.

The story flashes back to Barcelona, 1936, where Alicia Perez arrives after a challenging journey from Cuba. With her marriage in jeopardy and her young daughter Isabel by her side, she finds herself in a country where violence brews and the brink of civil war looms. The rise of fascism poses a global threat, and when Cubans travel to Spain to join the International Brigades, Alicia's past emerges to confront her as she unexpectedly sees the man who once captured her heart.

The lives of Alicia and Isabel weave together, with the past and present colliding, as both mother and daughter face difficult choices between their family's expectations and following their hearts.

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Chanel Cleeton's latest novel is celebrated for intertwining stories of familial bonds across dual timelines, enriched with historical detail. Critics praise Cleeton's masterful depiction of Barcelona, capturing both its historical backdrop and contemporary struggles. Readers are captivated by its exploration of themes like love, loyalty, betrayal, and the enduring spirit of the Pérez women. The novel's portrayal of strong female characters and intricate family drama makes it a standout in historical fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593197820

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Originally from Florida, Chanel Cleeton grew up on stories of her family's exodus from Cuba following the events of the Cuban Revolution. Her passion for politics and history continued during her years spent studying in England, where she earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Richmond, The American International University in London, and a master's degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Chanel also received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

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