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When We Left Cuba

A Novel

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When We Left Cuba

By: Chanel Cleeton
Narrated by: Kyla Garcia
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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 Next Year in Havana.

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.

©2019 Chanel Cleeton (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Historical Fiction Latino American United States Women's Fiction World Literature Heartfelt Inspiring Feel-Good Suspenseful
Engaging Historical Fiction • Passionate Love Story • Beautiful Voice • Rich Cuban History • Captivating Political Intrigue
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having read the first novel, Next Year in Cuba I felt compelled to read this one. Some parts were slow and preachy, as she reflected on the role of women, but overall a love story/memoir with a bit of intrigue

Some slow moments, but enjoyed it

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loved it! This book let me escape to another time and another place! Bestriz is that strong female we all have inside of our hearts!

Transcendent !

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I enjoyed it, maybe more than the first book. It kept me wanting more and I can't wait until the next. The story is so unexpected. The audio performance was perfect.

LOVED IT

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What a story of women and strength! Romance and loyalty amazing story ! This is a great read

Moving emotionally jarring

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So very much enjoyed this title taking place in the south of Florida pre Bay of Pigs. The flight of the family escaping Cuba and the history of the regimes that have taken Cuba captive are enthralling. The CIA operative aspect is in accordance with one of the sisters true calling to aid her country. The culture, the relationships and the history make these books extremely enjoyable!

Cuban sisters in america and the tale they tell

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After listening the 1st book “Next year in Havana” I was worried that 2nd book would not be so great. I glad that I did listen it! It’s such a beautiful story! I glad I didn’t trust negative reviews and listen it. I love this book as much as the first one!

Love this book!

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I loved it the prolog (I spelled that wrong) gave me all the closer j needed bc when it ended I was soo sad but that tied it all up in a pretty bow.

epic sequel

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This is a good story of love, espionage and young people coming of age. The author did a good job showing the complexity and interrelatedness of politics, war and business. Everything is in the gray zone.

Good Easy Read

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After reading some of the reviews, I almost skipped this one. But I liked it better than “Next Year in Havana.” It touched the emotions more for me. The author really shows the dilemma one can face when love for County, love for family, and love for a person are in conflict. I also appreciated how the author shows the conflicting feelings of people escaping their homeland when all they hold dear is threatened and yet struggle with making their new home “theirs.” The main character was a strong, beautiful, resilient, yet sometime naive young women. For me, well worth the read.

Pleasantly Surprised

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Loved the next part of the Perez women’s story & legacy! Would love additional male narrator voices, but well done.

Beautiful!

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