The Cuban Daughter

Cuba, 1950: As Esmeralda moved past Christopher, her breath stilled as he caught her finger in his. It was only a split-second, their fingers intertwined in a hold so brief that no one could have possibly noticed, but it told her everything she needed to know. He didn't just come to see Cuba. He travelled all this way to see me. London, present day. When Claudia discovers that her grandmother was born at Hope's House, a home for unmarried mothers, everything she thought she knew about her family is shattered in an instant. Looking down at a faded family crest, she is determined to discover how it can possibly relate to her grandmother. Soon Claudia learns that the crest belongs to the Diaz family, once one of the wealthiest dynasties in Cuba. Impulsively Claudia books a ticket to Havana, feeling sure in her heart that she will be able to uncover her family's true story. Arriving in the bustling and vibrant city she meets a young man named Mateo, a chef who loves nothing more than to cook his family's recipes. As they get to know each other over dinner, Mateo says that his grandfather worked for the Diaz family and he too wants to uncover what happened. But when they arrive at the Diaz family home, they find it completely abandoned as if preserved in time from the 1950s. It's not long before they uncover a heartbreaking story about Claudia's family and of a young woman who was forced to leave behind everything she'd ever known in search of true love. As Claudia becomes closer to Mateo, will her family's story of bravery and sacrifice inspire her to follow her own heart to Cuba? Or will the tragic love story force her home? 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. What everyone is saying about Soraya Lane: "Outstanding, I wanted to stay awake to read more and kept finding 5 minutes here and there to pick up the book!... Amazingly written." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Amazing... I cried buckets, I laughed, and totally loved it." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I started this book last night and finished it today... I couldn't stop reading... Heartfelt... I was moved to tears... touched my heart in every way imaginable." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "A captivating story that I was drawn into from the first page." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book grabbed me from page one!" @annette_reads_daily, ¿¿¿¿¿

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 for 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 Cuba - 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.

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 for 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 Cuba - 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.