The lost story of Eva Fuentes / Chanel Cleeton.
"A mysterious book with a legacy spanning from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day unites three women in this unforgettable novel. London, 2024: When American expat Margo Reynolds is hired to source a book that's more than one hundred and twenty years old, she thinks her greatest challenge is going to be that there's only one copy in existence. However, it quickly becomes clear that her client isn't the only person determined to procure the book at any cost. Thrust into a deadly quest, Margo teams up with an unlikely ally-the man she loved and lost-and is forced to confront the ghosts of her own past as the lingering feelings that simmer between them ignite. Havana, 1966: Pilar Castillo's days are spent working as a librarian in Havana, her nights spent hoping for her husband's freedom after his unjust imprisonment. But Pilar has a secret that could jeopardize her life. She's fighting Fidel's regime in her own way, and when she comes into possession of a book that was published more than sixty years earlier, she must decide how much she's willing to risk to protect the literary works entrusted to her care. Boston, 1900: For Cuban teacher Eva Fuentes, traveling from Havana to Harvard to participate in the largest cultural exchange between Cuba and the United States is not only a chance to represent her country at a critical time in its bid for independence, but also an opportunity to work on the book she's writing. When a moonlit encounter with an enigmatic stranger alters the course of Eva's summer at Harvard, and as secrets, lies, and forbidden love rise to the surface, Eva's life-and legacy-is irrevocably changed"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593816905
- ISBN: 0593816900
- ISBN: 9780593816929
- ISBN: 0593816927
- Physical Description: 336 pages ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Berkley, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes readers guide
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Women teachers > Fiction.
Women authors > Fiction.
Women librarians > Fiction.
Antique dealers > Fiction.
Rare books > Fiction.
Student exchange programs > Fiction.
Murder > Fiction.
Secrecy > Fiction.
Imprisonment > Fiction.
Cuba > History > 1959-1990 > Fiction. - Genre:
- Historical fiction.
Novels.
Available copies
- 37 of 45 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 45 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | FIC CLE (Text) | 30229101433596 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Barco Library | F CLE (Text) | 39488201034669 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Berea Library | FIC CLEETO (Text) | 42756202552946 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Black Mountain Library | F CLE (Text) | 0020513948503 | Adult Fiction | Checked out | 08/08/2026 |
| Cumberland Headquarters | F CLEETON (Text) | 31781069633327 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | F CLEETON (Text) | 31781069792461 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Edneyville Branch | CLE (Text) | 33258010500779 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Erwin Public Library | F Cle (Text) | 33631001561672 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Fairview Library | F CLE (Text) | 0020514148418 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Franklinton Branch | F/Cleeton (Text) | 72350000131306 | Adult New Fiction | Reshelving | - |
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Summary:
"A mysterious book with a legacy spanning from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day unites three women in this unforgettable novel. London, 2024: When American expat Margo Reynolds is hired to source a book that's more than one hundred and twenty years old, she thinks her greatest challenge is going to be that there's only one copy in existence. However, it quickly becomes clear that her client isn't the only person determined to procure the book at any cost. Thrust into a deadly quest, Margo teams up with an unlikely ally-the man she loved and lost-and is forced to confront the ghosts of her own past as the lingering feelings that simmer between them ignite. Havana, 1966: Pilar Castillo's days are spent working as a librarian in Havana, her nights spent hoping for her husband's freedom after his unjust imprisonment. But Pilar has a secret that could jeopardize her life. She's fighting Fidel's regime in her own way, and when she comes into possession of a book that was published more than sixty years earlier, she must decide how much she's willing to risk to protect the literary works entrusted to her care. Boston, 1900: For Cuban teacher Eva Fuentes, traveling from Havana to Harvard to participate in the largest cultural exchange between Cuba and the United States is not only a chance to represent her country at a critical time in its bid for independence, but also an opportunity to work on the book she's writing. When a moonlit encounter with an enigmatic stranger alters the course of Eva's summer at Harvard, and as secrets, lies, and forbidden love rise to the surface, Eva's life-and legacy-is irrevocably changed"--
