A Lady in Havana - Softcover

Morgan, Ashley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1642371424 ISBN 13: 9781642371420

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press, 2019

Synopsis

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.About the AuthorA Lady in Havana is the first work of historical women’s fiction from Ashley Morgan, a pseudonym for an author whose bestselling novels have been previously published under another name. A native Floridian, Morgan splits time between homes in Central Florida and the mountains of Western North Carolina and enjoys traveling, opera and fine wines.Book Review 1:“A torrid love affair and a country on the brink of revolution mesmerize...well researched with a solid narrative...an irresistible drama.” -- Publishers WeeklyBook Review 2: “A new voice sure to become a noticed one!” -- Sandra Brown, New York Times Bestselling AuthorBook Review 3:“...a stimulating brew of intrigue, romance, historical accuracy...a splendid piece of writing.” -- Winston Groom, Author of Forrest Gump and The AlliesBook Review 4:“...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

About this title

About the Author:

A Lady in Havana is the first work of historical women's fiction from Ashley Morgan, a pseudonym for an author whose bestselling novels have been previously published under another name. A native Floridian, Morgan splits time between homes in Central Florida and the mountains of Western North Carolina and enjoys traveling, opera and fine wines.

Review:

“A torrid love affair and a country on the brink of revolution mesmerize...well researched with a solid narrative...an irresistible drama.” -- Publishers Weekly

“A new voice sure to become a noticed one!” -- Sandra Brown, New York Times Bestselling Author

“...a stimulating brew of intrigue, romance, historical accuracy...a splendid piece of writing.” -- Winston Groom, Author of Forrest Gump and The Allies

“...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

“...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

“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

“...delightfully well written... riveting descriptions captivate the reader’s attention from beginning to end.” --Jose Manuel Garcia, Author of Voices from Mariel: Oral Histories Of the 1980 Cuban Boatlift

“A fun and frothy read, delightful as a daiquiri on a sultry summer night.” --Rosa Lowinger,  Bestselling author of Tropicana Nights

“A Lady in Havana is a moving pursuit... which assumes literary strength” --Midwest Book Review

“...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

“Passionate prose...” --Jonathon Herbert, Award winning author of Silver King

“...a rollicking tale of adventure, romance and deception... keeps the reader absorbed until the very end.” --William Rawlings, Author of The Girl with the Kaleidoscope Eyes

“...captures the beauty of Cuba and treachery of its leaders.” --Don Whitman, Author of Fatal Healing

“...well researched with a solid narrative... an immensely enjoyable read...” --SPR Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1642371424
• ISBN 13: 9781642371420
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296