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The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton

The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes

by Chanel Cleeton

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  • Jul 1, 2025, 336 pages
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Barbara G. (Dallas, GA)

Great Read
THE LOST BOOK OF EVE FUENTES
   By Chanel Cleeton

Having previous read several books by this author it was no surprise that I found this book to be very well written and thoroughly enjoyable.

It's covers three generations of women fighting to locate A Time For Forgetting before the book before it goes up for auction. The characters become very passionate about finding the one copy of this book for different personal feelings.

The book covers time in Boston, Miami-Key West, London, and most importantly, Cuba. The book also covers a timeline from 1900 till 2024. This review is based on an ARCmore
Maureen C. (Ridge, NY)

Captivating Story
Loved this story. This is a beautifully written heartfelt novel. It is written in three timelines.

1900 Eva is a teacher who is offered the opportunity to travel to Hartford University for the summer. It is part of a cultural exchange program. Eva has been trying to write a novel for years.

1966 Pilar is a librarian during the Castro era. Life is not safe there. Her husband is arrested and Pilar fears for her life. A neighbor fleeing Cuba gives her a book to return to its author.

2024 Margo is hired to find a book written over 120 years ago, which is missing. This is story is all about one book.

These threemore
Elizabeth T. (Bradenton, FL)

The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes
Throughout history books have catapulted readers out of their daily lives and into a world that can be as immersive as it is thrilling. Books guide us, educate us and challenge us to become more empathetic human beings. As readers we search for that one book that can do all that and more. With The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes, Chanel Cleeton has given us just that.

As with Cleeton's other novels of Cuban history and diaspora, this book is well researched and informative. The story lines of the 3 central characters Margo, Eva and Pilar are propelled by The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes. The struggle to save the book setsmore
Karen S. (Allston, MA)

Stories within Stories
I found the story of Eva and the other characters during the time of Cuban revolution and turmoil very engaging. Perhaps the current turmoil in the US government enhanced my appreciation for the stories related the main story of Eva's interesting life. In the past, I have read fiction and non-fiction from various political perspectives related to this time in Cuban/US history, and enjoyed this author's perspective from that era.

I am frequently drawn into the tales of people who love books and the use of books (not just the stories) as a vehicle for the unfolding drama. This book offered that appealing elementmore
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Susan R. (Greensboro, NC)

Cuba
This beautifully well written novel follows three women in different time periods whose lives have intersected over a book written in Cuba in the early 1900s. Only one copy of the book was printed and someone wants to find it before it goes up for auction.

1900 - Boston and Cuba. Eva is teacher who is sent from Cuba to America during the summer of 1900 to attend and exchange of ideas at Harvard. Her country is trying to become a free country and she wants to do her part to help. She has been working on writing a novel for years and believes that she will have some free time during the summer to work on her book.more
Linda M. (Ocala, FL)

The Comfort of Books
Having already read two books by Chanel Cleeton, I was excited to receive a copy of her latest, his book was even better than I had anticipated and resonated with me because one of the main themes is our love for books and the impact they make on our lives.

The book setting occurs in three different time periods and sheds light on several important moments in the history of Cuba. I think anyone who likes reading historical fiction will especially enjoy this book as would most book clubs. I stayed up late reading The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes and look forward to reading more books by this author
Wanda T. (The Villages, FL)

The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes
This historical fiction revolves around a missing novel that holds secrets about its author, Eva Fuentes. It is written in 3 time periods: about Margo in This historical fiction revolves around a missing novel that holds secrets about its author, Eva Fuentes. It is written in 3 time periods: about Margo in 2024, Pilar in 1966 and Eva in 1900.

Margo is hired to find a missing novel, Pilar is entrusted with the novel during the political upheaval in Cuba by Fidel Castro and Eva wrote the novel one summer while in America. The lives of these 3 women become intertwined as the story progresses but not without murder,more
Beth M. (Westhampton Beach, NY)

Three interconnected timelines about saving a book.
I loved this book. The characters are so well written and the story is compelling. I couldn't put it down. You really care about each woman and need to keep reading to find out what happens. Plus if you love historical fiction this book is for you.

This quote summarizes the beauty of this book: "there is something about books that brought people together, a passion, a devotion that created an intimate bond and understanding… they linked readers in unforgettable ways. Sharing a favorite book was like creating a shared history between people who had navigated the life and the world that existed within.

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