Berkley Books
The Cuban Heiress
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An NPR Books We Love selection for 2023
"An unforgettable read that should be at the top of every TBR list."--NPR
In 1934, a luxury cruise becomes a fight for survival as two women's pasts collide on a round-trip voyage from New York to Havana in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton's page-turning new novel inspired by the true story of the SS Morro Castle.
New York heiress Catherine Dohan seemingly has it all. There's only one problem. It's a lie. As soon as the Morro Castle leaves port, Catherine's past returns with a vengeance and threatens her life. Joining forces with a charismatic jewel thief, Catherine must discover who wants her dead--and why.
Elena Palacio is a dead woman. Or so everyone thinks. After a devastating betrayal left her penniless and on the run, Elena's journey on the Morro Castle is her last hope. Steeped in secrecy and a burning desire for revenge, her return to Havana is a chance to right the wrong that has been done to her--and her prey is on the ship.
As danger swirls aboard the Morro Castle and their fates intertwine, Elena and Catherine must risk everything to see justice served once and for all.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780593440483
EAN:
9780593440483
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
304
Authors:
Chanel Cleeton
Publisher:
Berkley Books
Published Date: 2023-11-04
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Raymond and his fiancé are on a cruise to Cuba, along with his daughter and her nanny. He is a
This book was hard to put down, a short fun . It also includes actual history of a real event
An interesting mystery and historical fictional novel
Entertaining book. I especially loved the setting (time and place). It's the kind of novel one zips right through: the story is not dense with detail, the characters are engaging if stereotypical, the pacing is quick. IMO book reviews should either be good or constructive criticism. Anything else is just mean-spirited. Sadly, there are plenty of those. And to a fellow reviewer, it's gaping, not gapping so, no to editing.
Chanel Cleeton never fails to amaze as she takes a historical fact, researchs it and turns it into a well written book with fascinating characters that often makes you read from beginning to end in one sitting. The Cuban Heiress is one of those books. The time period in the US is just as the country is recovering from the Depression when so many who lost everything still act rich but do everything to recover wealth including gambling, jewelry theft, smuggling weapons and murder for inheritances. The setting is an opulent cruise ship which catches on fire during the return cruise. The character development will keep you guessing. The ending will surprise you. Great read.
