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From the New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana, this unforgettable novel connects three women across a century through one extraordinary book—and celebrates the power of literature to preserve memory, fight oppression, and bring people together.
“This captivating story is an ode to book lovers!”—Woman’s World
“Cleeton crafts a love letter to books, reading and writing…Cleeton’s engaging blend of mystery, romance, and easily digestible history will have wide appeal.”—Booklist
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes has everything I love: suspense, adventure, heart, and gutsy heroines. Every night before bed, I would return to the three characters who revealed, layer by layer, the mystery of what happened to Eva. I delighted in the gradual unfolding until I couldn’t hold off any longer and raced through the final chapters, my pulse racing, my mind frantic, and breathed a sigh of relief. I dare you not to do that same!—Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes intertwines three strong women in different timelines, all linked through the connection of a cherished book. Chanel Cleeton expertly draws back the curtain on life in Cuba under Fidel Castro’s regime and demonstrates how a single book can impact lives. A moving tribute to the power and comfort of books, this is a must read for book lovers.—Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Booklover’s Library
A new novel by Chanel Cleeton is always a treat! THE LOST STORY OF EVA FUENTES reminds us that books and stories have always been and will always be a shining light in our lives, which makes it the perfect tale for everyone right now. I was swept away by the interlocking stories of the three wonderful heroines. My only difficulty was that I was torn between savoring every page and racing ahead because I desperately needed to know how it would end! Suffice to say, there is the perfect blend of drama, intrigue and passion to make it a novel that will appeal to book lovers everywhere.—Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton is a spellbinding journey through time, where three women—separated by decades but bound across time by a single, forgotten story—unravel a literary mystery with dangerous implications. With her signature blend of rich historical detail and compelling mystery, Cleeton crafts a tale of resilience, love, and the power of the written word. As forgotten pages resurface and long-buried secrets come to light, the past refuses to stay hidden. With twists that keep you breathless and a haunting truth waiting to be uncovered, Cleeton masterfully blends history, suspense, and the enduring power of storytelling. A must-read for those who crave intrigue, resilience, and the undeniable magic of books.”—Eliza Knight, USA Today and international bestselling author of Confessions of a Grammar Queen
Chanel Cleeton’s The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes is a mesmerizing tale of courageous women irrevocably impacted by the far-reaching tentacles of on-going wars and a revolution in Cuba that spans oceans and ages. From the turn of the twentieth century to the present, three women bravely face betrayal, loss, love and murder to preserve and protect Eva Fuentes’ novel, a seemingly innocent story about first love, and it’s link in history.
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes is a love letter to the liberating and restorative power of the written word, books, and heroic teachers and librarians. From beginning to end, Cleeton’s beautifully written story with its undercurrent tension and sense of urgency sets a course for an exceptional and captivating reading experience.—Monica Chenault-Kilgore, author of The Jewel of the Blues
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Chanel Cleeton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Cuban Heiress, Our Last Days in Barcelona, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, The Last Train to Key West, When We Left Cuba, and Reese’s Book Club pick Next Year in Havana.************
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