{"product_id":"the-queen-of-the-valley-a-spellbinding-historical-novel-based-on-true-history-paperback","title":"The Queen of the Valley: A Spellbinding Historical Novel Based on True History - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLorena Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An engrossing, suspenseful family saga.\" --Chanel Cleeton, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNext Year in Havana\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e Against the backdrop of Colombia's lush, yet wounded beauty in the wake of the 1925 Cali earthquake, this riveting novel by the award-winning Ecuadorian American author of \u003c\/i\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003ci\u003e plunges three strangers - a photographer, a young Spanish chocolatier in disguise, and a Palestinian-Colombian nun - into a perilous search for the missing owner of a coveted hacienda amidst an emerging cholera epidemic.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Engaging. For fans of historical fiction and works by Christina Baker Kline and Lisa Wingate.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDriven and recklessly daring, Martin Sabater follows his lifelong dream of owning a cacao plantation in Valle del Cauca. But on the night of a spectacular gala, he disappears--and is never seen again. Now his hacienda is a budding Catholic hospital saving lives during an emerging epidemic. And novice nun \"Sor Puri\" is there to uncover the truth behind Martin's disappearance. But her real identity--and her past with the heartbreakingly charismatic Martin--will put far more than her perilous search at risk. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA professional photographer, Lucas Ferreira is Martin's best friend since boyhood. He has his own reasons for helping the determined, alluring nun. But what this reserved man won't reveal about his thwarted dreams and unrequited passion could prove key to the past--or a lethal trap. Martin was head nurse Sor Camila's only love--until an unfortunate mistake changed the course of her life forever. Now, Martin's home is an unexpected chance for her, Lucas, and Puri to set the past right. But with their secrets unearthing explosive memories and wrenching lies, can they survive the truth about Martin--and the consequences that will forever alter their destinies? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Vivid ...This book will appeal to readers who enjoy family conflict, historical details, and the exploration of lost love.\"-- \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\"A tale as rich and complex as the finest chocolate.\" --Marisel Vera, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Taste of Sugar \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLorena Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of historical fiction, including \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of the Valley, The Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e and T\u003ci\u003ehe Sisters of Alameda Street\u003c\/i\u003e. Born and raised in Ecuador, she moved to the United States when she was eighteen. Her novels have earned acclaim from outlets including \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post, Ms. Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e PopSugar, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter \u003c\/i\u003ewas an Amazon Editors' Pick, a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Marketplace \u003c\/i\u003eBuzz Books selection, and a Reading Group Choices Most Popular Books of the Year. Lorena lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and can be found online at Lorena-Hughes.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52555016831283,"sku":"9781496736284","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/NMPkSXd5rd9781496736284.webp?v=1761126841","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-queen-of-the-valley-a-spellbinding-historical-novel-based-on-true-history-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}