When We Left Cuba
A Novel
(Sprache: Englisch)
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In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life and heart to take back her country in this exhilarating historical novel from the author of The Last Train to Key West and Next Year in Havana, a Reese...
In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life and heart to take back her country in this exhilarating historical novel from the author of The Last Train to Key West and Next Year in Havana, a Reese...
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Instant New York Times bestseller!In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life and heart to take back her country in this exhilarating historical novel from the author of The Last Train to Key West and Next Year in Havana, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick.
Beautiful. Daring. Deadly.
The Cuban Revolution took everything from sugar heiress Beatriz Perez her family, her people, her country. Recruited by the CIA to infiltrate Fidel Castro's inner circle and pulled into the dangerous world of espionage, Beatriz is consumed by her quest for revenge and her desire to reclaim the life she lost.
As the Cold War swells like a hurricane over the shores of the Florida Strait, Beatriz is caught between the clash of Cuban American politics and the perils of a forbidden affair with a powerful man driven by ambitions of his own. When the ever-changing tides of history threaten everything she has fought for, she must make a choice between her past and future but the wrong move could cost Beatriz everything not just the island she loves, but also the man who has stolen her heart...
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chapter onejanuary 1960
palm beach
The thing about collecting marriage proposals is they're much like cultivating eccentricities. One is an absolute must for being admired in polite-or slightly less-than-polite-society. Two ensure you're a sought-after guest at parties, three add a soupon of mystery, four are a scandal, and five, well, five make you a legend.
I peer down at the man making a spectacle of himself on bended knee in front of me-what is his name?-his body tipping precariously from an overabundance of champagne and folly. He's a second cousin to the venerable Preston clan, related by marriage to a former vice president, cousin to a sitting U.S. senator. His tuxedo is elegant, his fortune likely modest if not optimistic for the largesse of a bequest from a deceased aunt, his chin weak from one too many Prestons marrying Prestons.
Andrew. Maybe Albert. Adam?
We've met a handful of times at parties such as this one in Palm Beach, fetes I once would have ruled over in Havana, to which I now must bow and scrape in order to gain admittance. I likely could do worse than a second cousin to American royalty; after all, beggars can't be choosers, and exiles even less so. The prudent thing would be to accept his proposal-my auspicious fifth-and to follow my sister Elisa into the sacrament of holy matrimony.
But where's the fun in that?
Whispers brush my gown, my name-Beatriz Perez-on their lips, the weight of curious gazes on my back, words creeping toward me, clawing their way up my skirts, snatching the faux jewels from my neck and casting them to the ground.
Look at her.
Haughty. The whole family is. Someone should tell them this isn't Cuba.
Those hips. That dress.
Didn't they lose
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everything? Fidel Castro nationalized all those sugar fields her father used to own.
Has she no shame?
My smile brightens, flashier than the fake jewels at my neck and just as sincere. I scan the crowd, sweeping past Alexander on his knees looking like a man who hasn't quite acquired his sea legs, past the Palm Beach guard shooting daggers my way, resting on my sisters Isabel and Elisa standing in the corner, champagne flutes in hand. The sight of them, the reminder to bow to nothing and no one, emboldens me.
I turn back to Alistair.
"Thank you, but I must decline."
I keep my tone light, as though the whole thing is a jest, and a drunken one at that, which I hope it is. People don't go falling in love and proposing in one fell swoop, do they? Surely, that's . . . inconvenient.
Poor Arthur looks stunned by my answer.
Perhaps this wasn't a joke after all.
Slowly, he recovers, the same easy smile on his face that lingered moments before he fell to his knees returning with a vengeance, restoring his countenance to what is likely its natural state: perpetually pleased with himself and the world he inhabits. He grasps my outstretched hand, his palm clammy against mine, and pulls himself up with an unsteady sway. A grunt escapes his lips.
His eyes narrow once we're level-nearly level, at least, given the extra inches my sister Isabel's borrowed heels provide.
The glint in Alec's eyes reminds me of a child whose favorite toy has been taken away and who will make you pay for it later by throwing a spectacularly effective tantrum.
"Let me guess, you left someone back in Cuba?"
There's enough of a bite in his tone to nip at my skin.
My diamond smile reappears, honed at my mother's knee and so very useful in situations like these, the edges sharp and brittle, warning the recipient of the perils
Has she no shame?
My smile brightens, flashier than the fake jewels at my neck and just as sincere. I scan the crowd, sweeping past Alexander on his knees looking like a man who hasn't quite acquired his sea legs, past the Palm Beach guard shooting daggers my way, resting on my sisters Isabel and Elisa standing in the corner, champagne flutes in hand. The sight of them, the reminder to bow to nothing and no one, emboldens me.
I turn back to Alistair.
"Thank you, but I must decline."
I keep my tone light, as though the whole thing is a jest, and a drunken one at that, which I hope it is. People don't go falling in love and proposing in one fell swoop, do they? Surely, that's . . . inconvenient.
Poor Arthur looks stunned by my answer.
Perhaps this wasn't a joke after all.
Slowly, he recovers, the same easy smile on his face that lingered moments before he fell to his knees returning with a vengeance, restoring his countenance to what is likely its natural state: perpetually pleased with himself and the world he inhabits. He grasps my outstretched hand, his palm clammy against mine, and pulls himself up with an unsteady sway. A grunt escapes his lips.
His eyes narrow once we're level-nearly level, at least, given the extra inches my sister Isabel's borrowed heels provide.
The glint in Alec's eyes reminds me of a child whose favorite toy has been taken away and who will make you pay for it later by throwing a spectacularly effective tantrum.
"Let me guess, you left someone back in Cuba?"
There's enough of a bite in his tone to nip at my skin.
My diamond smile reappears, honed at my mother's knee and so very useful in situations like these, the edges sharp and brittle, warning the recipient of the perils
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Autoren-Porträt von Chanel Cleeton
Chanel Cleeton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Last Train to Key West, When We Left Cuba, and the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Next Year in Havana. Originally from Florida, she 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. She loves to travel and has lived in the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Chanel Cleeton
- 2019, 368 Seiten, Maße: 13,4 x 20,3 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Berkley
- ISBN-10: 045149086X
- ISBN-13: 9780451490865
- Erscheinungsdatum: 06.01.2020
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
You won't be able to put this one down. Cosmopolitan
A thrilling story about love, loss, and what we will do to go home again. Utterly un-put-down-able.
PopSugar
Both a hard-earned love story and a visceral account of history. Cleeton s writing pulsates with passion and intimacy . She s long since established herself as a remarkable writer, but with When We Left Cuba, she s written with a sublime force that keeps us tethered to her words.
The Washington Post
A beautiful and utterly transporting novel.
Publisher s Weekly
With rich historical detail, incisive dialogue and a firebrand heroine, Cleeton paints a vivid portrait of a woman caught in the currents of a turbulent time yet determined to make her own way.
Shelf Awareness
An exhilarating read with a fearless heroine.
Woman s World
Has sex, drama, suspense and pairs perfectly with a mojito.
People
When We Left Cuba is chock full of espionage, murder, romance, politics, family drama, and themes of national identity...If you loved Next Year in Havana, read this straightaway!
Key Womans World
Bold, unconventional Beatriz makes a heroine for the ages...A thrilling, thought-provoking read!
Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress
A gorgeously atmospheric homage to a country and a past that vibrates with emotion on every page. Historic events, espionage, and a Kennedy-esque romance make this novel a rich read, but the addition of a formidable heroine truly makes it unputdownable. This is not just historical fiction, but also an unrequited love story for a country and a way of life, as well as a journey of self-discovery for a woman torn between love and the two countries she calls home.
Karen White, New York Times bestselling author
Cleeton once again delivers a masterful tale of political intrigue tinged with
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personal heartbreak. Her ferocity and fearlessness can be found on every page, and Beatriz s story one of vengeance, betrayal, and bravery astonishes and thrills.
Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece
Atmospheric and evocative, When We Left Cuba captivates with its compelling portrayals of the glamorous Cuban exile community and powerful forbidden love set against the dangerous intrigue of the Cold War. Unforgettable and unputdownable!
Laura Kamoie, New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Dear Hamilton
By turns a captivating historical novel, a sweeping love story, and a daring tale of espionage I absolutely adored this gem of a novel.
Jillian Cantor, author of The Lost Letter and In Another Time
Oozing with atmosphere and intrigue, When We Left Cuba is an evocative, powerful and beautifully written historical novel which had me completely captivated from the first page to the last. Take a bow, Chanel Cleeton!
Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper s Daughter
With a sure hand for historical detail, an impeccable eye for setting, and a heroine who grasps hold of your heart and never lets go, Chanel Cleeton has created another dazzlingly atmospheric and absorbing story of Cuba and its exiles. A beautiful and profoundly affecting novel from a writer whose work belongs on the shelves of every lover of historical fiction.
Jennifer Robson, USA Today bestselling author of The Gown
Powerful, emotional and oh so real. One woman's fight to reclaim her own country, against all odds and no matter what the cost is intertwined with the real history of our lifetime and creates an unforgettable story.
Rhys Bowen, New York Times and #1 Kindle bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and the Royal Spyness mysteries
Scintillating....An intriguing dive into the turbulent Cuban-American history of the 1960s, and the unorthodox choices made by a strong historical woman.
Marie Benedict Rich in historic detail, When We Left Cuba has it all the excitement of a page-turning thriller, the sizzle of a steamy romance and the elegant prose of a master storyteller.
Renée Rosen, author of Park Avenue Summer
Cleeton draws you into the glamour, intrigue, and uncertainty of the Cuban exile community just after Castro's coup through a heroine who could give Mata Hari a run for her money....You'll be rooting for Beatriz to change the course of history and find her own hard-won happily ever after.
Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author of The English Wife
With a richly imagined setting and a heroine worth rooting for from the start, When We Left Cuba is thrilling and romantic, and timely to boot.
Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer I Met Jack
A compelling unputdownable story of love for a man, for a country, for a past ripped away, and a future s tenuous promise. When We Left Cuba swept me away.
Shelley Noble, New York Times bestselling author of Lighthouse Beach.
Electric and fierce. Beatriz Perez s romance with a handsome, important senator will sweep you away, but it s her profound loyalty to Cuba and her formidable determination to be her own woman despite life-and-death odds that will really hold you in thrall.
Kerri Maher, author of The Kennedy Debutante
In a tale as tempestuous as Cuba itself, When We Left Cuba is the revolutionary story of one woman s bold courage and her many sacrifices for her beloved country. An absolutely spectacular read!
Stephanie Marie Thornton, author of American Princess
Beatriz Perez s brand of vintage-Havana glamour dazzles with equal parts intrigue, rebellion, and romance to make for an unforgettable story.
Elise Hooper, author of The Other Alcott
When We Left Cuba is a breathtaking book, and it captures what I love best about historical fiction.
Camille Di Maio, author of The Way of Beauty
More Praise for Chanel Cleeton
A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice.
Reese Witherspoon
A sweeping love story and tale of courage and familial and patriotic legacy that spans generations.
Entertainment Weekly
This Cuban-set historical novel is just what you need to get that ~extra-summery~ feeling.
Bustle
The Ultimate Beach Read
Real Simple
Next Year in Havana reminds us that while love is complicated and occasionally heartbreaking, it's always worth the risk.
NPR
A flat-out stunner of a book, at once a dual-timeline mystery, a passionate romance, and paean to the tragedy and beauty of war-torn Cuba. Simply wonderful!
Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
Cleeton has penned an atmospheric, politically insightful, and highly hopeful homage to a lost world. Devour Next Year in Havana and you, too, will smell the perfumed groves, taste the ropa vieja, and feel the sun on your face.
Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling coauthor of America's First Daughter
Don t miss this smart, moving, and romantic story.
HelloGiggles.com
Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece
Atmospheric and evocative, When We Left Cuba captivates with its compelling portrayals of the glamorous Cuban exile community and powerful forbidden love set against the dangerous intrigue of the Cold War. Unforgettable and unputdownable!
Laura Kamoie, New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Dear Hamilton
By turns a captivating historical novel, a sweeping love story, and a daring tale of espionage I absolutely adored this gem of a novel.
Jillian Cantor, author of The Lost Letter and In Another Time
Oozing with atmosphere and intrigue, When We Left Cuba is an evocative, powerful and beautifully written historical novel which had me completely captivated from the first page to the last. Take a bow, Chanel Cleeton!
Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper s Daughter
With a sure hand for historical detail, an impeccable eye for setting, and a heroine who grasps hold of your heart and never lets go, Chanel Cleeton has created another dazzlingly atmospheric and absorbing story of Cuba and its exiles. A beautiful and profoundly affecting novel from a writer whose work belongs on the shelves of every lover of historical fiction.
Jennifer Robson, USA Today bestselling author of The Gown
Powerful, emotional and oh so real. One woman's fight to reclaim her own country, against all odds and no matter what the cost is intertwined with the real history of our lifetime and creates an unforgettable story.
Rhys Bowen, New York Times and #1 Kindle bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and the Royal Spyness mysteries
Scintillating....An intriguing dive into the turbulent Cuban-American history of the 1960s, and the unorthodox choices made by a strong historical woman.
Marie Benedict Rich in historic detail, When We Left Cuba has it all the excitement of a page-turning thriller, the sizzle of a steamy romance and the elegant prose of a master storyteller.
Renée Rosen, author of Park Avenue Summer
Cleeton draws you into the glamour, intrigue, and uncertainty of the Cuban exile community just after Castro's coup through a heroine who could give Mata Hari a run for her money....You'll be rooting for Beatriz to change the course of history and find her own hard-won happily ever after.
Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author of The English Wife
With a richly imagined setting and a heroine worth rooting for from the start, When We Left Cuba is thrilling and romantic, and timely to boot.
Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer I Met Jack
A compelling unputdownable story of love for a man, for a country, for a past ripped away, and a future s tenuous promise. When We Left Cuba swept me away.
Shelley Noble, New York Times bestselling author of Lighthouse Beach.
Electric and fierce. Beatriz Perez s romance with a handsome, important senator will sweep you away, but it s her profound loyalty to Cuba and her formidable determination to be her own woman despite life-and-death odds that will really hold you in thrall.
Kerri Maher, author of The Kennedy Debutante
In a tale as tempestuous as Cuba itself, When We Left Cuba is the revolutionary story of one woman s bold courage and her many sacrifices for her beloved country. An absolutely spectacular read!
Stephanie Marie Thornton, author of American Princess
Beatriz Perez s brand of vintage-Havana glamour dazzles with equal parts intrigue, rebellion, and romance to make for an unforgettable story.
Elise Hooper, author of The Other Alcott
When We Left Cuba is a breathtaking book, and it captures what I love best about historical fiction.
Camille Di Maio, author of The Way of Beauty
More Praise for Chanel Cleeton
A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice.
Reese Witherspoon
A sweeping love story and tale of courage and familial and patriotic legacy that spans generations.
Entertainment Weekly
This Cuban-set historical novel is just what you need to get that ~extra-summery~ feeling.
Bustle
The Ultimate Beach Read
Real Simple
Next Year in Havana reminds us that while love is complicated and occasionally heartbreaking, it's always worth the risk.
NPR
A flat-out stunner of a book, at once a dual-timeline mystery, a passionate romance, and paean to the tragedy and beauty of war-torn Cuba. Simply wonderful!
Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
Cleeton has penned an atmospheric, politically insightful, and highly hopeful homage to a lost world. Devour Next Year in Havana and you, too, will smell the perfumed groves, taste the ropa vieja, and feel the sun on your face.
Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling coauthor of America's First Daughter
Don t miss this smart, moving, and romantic story.
HelloGiggles.com
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