A Lady in Havana - by Ashley Morgan (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"It's the late 1950's in Havana. Flowing mojitos and hip-shaking rhumbas rule colorful nightclubs filled with elegantly dressed beautiful people from around the world. Casinos, run by gangsters like Meyer Lansky, and a government on the brink, keep the atmosphere charged. Enter Dimple Duncan, a proper Southern belle trying to help her husband with the social aspects of landing a business deal with the Batista government. When she meets Roberto, the Latin dreamboat lawyer also helping her husband, things quickly get out of hand - romantically and ethically. And when she meets Fidel her patriotism is tested in a way she never dreamed possible."--Back cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>It's the late 1950's in Havana. Flowing mojitos and hip-shaking rhumbas rule colorful nightclubs filled with elegantly dressed beautiful people from around the world. Casinos, run by gangsters like Meyer Lansky, and a government on the brink, keep the atmosphere charged.</p><p>Enter Dimple Duncan, a proper Southern belle trying to help her husband with the social aspects of landing a business deal with the Batista government. When she meets Roberto, the Latin dreamboat lawyer also helping her husband, things quickly get out of hand - romantically and ethically. And when she meets Fidel her patriotism is tested in a way she never dreamed possible.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A torrid love affair and a country on the brink of revolution mesmerize...well researched with a solid narrative...an irresistible drama." -- Publishers Weekly</p><p>"A new voice sure to become a noticed one!" -- Sandra Brown, New York Times Bestselling Author</p><p>..".a stimulating brew of intrigue, romance, historical accuracy...a splendid piece of writing." -- Winston Groom, Author of Forrest Gump and The Allies</p><p>..".a young wife...is caught in a web of forbidden romance and political intrigue. Morgan's debut is an engaging, compulsively readable work of historical fiction bolstered by compelling characters and a fast-paced narrative...vivid descriptions...A thoughtful, thrilling portrait of one woman's personal and political self-discovery." -- Kirkus Reviews</p><p>..".entertaining novel of passion and persuasion...A colorful blend of glamour, betrayal and old fashioned... dreaming... a pure delight...a fascinating depiction of lasting memories." --Foreward Reviews</p><p>"A Lady in Havana offers a quick pace, engaging characters... the glamour and danger of Cuba on the eve of the revolution... an action-packed story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction..." --Blueink Review</p><p>..".delightfully well written... riveting descriptions captivate the reader's attention from beginning to end." --Jose Manuel Garcia, Author of <em>Voices from Mariel: Oral Histories Of the 1980 Cuban Boatlift</em></p><p>"A fun and frothy read, delightful as a daiquiri on a sultry summer night." --Rosa Lowinger, Bestselling author of <em>Tropicana Nights</em></p><p>"A Lady in Havana is a moving pursuit... which assumes literary strength" --Midwest Book Review</p><p>..".combines a lively cast of characters with pitch-perfect time and place. The temperate landscape and authentic Cuban people will jump off the pages and stimulate your soul." --Gasparilla Magazine</p><p>"Passionate prose..." --Jonathon Herbert, Award winning author of <em>Silver King</em></p><p>..".a rollicking tale of adventure, romance and deception... keeps the reader absorbed until the very end." --William Rawlings, Author of <em>The Girl with the Kaleidoscope Eyes</em></p><p>..".captures the beauty of Cuba and treachery of its leaders." --Don Whitman, Author of <em>Fatal Healing</em></p><p>..".well researched with a solid narrative... an immensely enjoyable read..." --SPR Reviews</p><br>
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