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The Cuban Daughter

By Soraya Lane
Series: The Lost Daughters
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The Cuban Daughter by Soraya Lane follows a woman's journey as she uncovers her family's past, intertwined with the vibrant history of Cuba. The story weaves between the modern-day protagonist and her ancestor's experiences, drawing on themes of love, loss, and discovery while exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Havana. This emotional tale brings to life a captivating narrative about heritage and identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by historical fiction that intertwines family secrets, love, and sacrifice. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Cuba, it blends powerful storytelling with a deeply personal journey of discovery, perfect for those who relish a narrative filled with rich cultural settings and emotional depth.

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The Cuban Daughter is a romantic, heartbreaking novel about a young woman who travels to Havana in order to find love and uncover the truth behind a devastating family secret

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Havana, 1950. As the beautiful daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Cuba, Esmeralda knows the importance of marrying well. But when her father takes her on a business trip to London, she falls in love with a young merchant named Christopher.

When Christopher visits her father's sugar farm, Esmeralda knows that they must keep their love affair hidden at all costs. Then the country falls into revolution, and Esmeralda is faced with an impossible choice.

London, present day. Claudia is rebuilding her life. But when her mother asks her to trace her grandmother's history, her curiosity is piqued. Her only clue is the Diaz family crest, once one of the wealthiest dynasties in Cuba. Impulsively, Claudia books a ticket to Havana to uncover her family's true story.

Arriving in the vibrant city, she meets Mateo, a chef who loves nothing more than to cook his family's recipes. As they grow closer, Mateo reveals that his grandfather once worked for the Diaz family. He, too, wants to uncover what happened.

But the Diaz family home is abandoned, as if preserved in time. Soon, they uncover a heartbreaking story of a family who were forced to leave everything they had ever known. Will this story of sacrifice convince Claudia to leave behind her home and follow her heart to Cubaβ€”and to Mateo?

An utterly gripping and heart-wrenching novel about family secrets, lost loves, and new beginnings. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley, and Victoria Hislop.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408729625

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Soraya Lane is the author of historical and contemporary women's fiction, and her novel Wives of War was an Amazon Charts bestseller. Soraya lives in her native New Zealand.

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