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"A juicy potboiler with a palpable sense of history."
KIRKUS REVIEWS
"The many story lines connect the past and the present, and all converge to create a satisfying conclusion... But it’s the wide range of engaging characters that will pull in most readers."
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"Hughes’s fans will devour this delectable confection."
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"This book will appeal to readers who enjoy family conflict, historical details, and the exploration of lost love."
LIBRARY JOURNAL
“As addictive as chocolate.”
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“An atmospheric and captivating mystery set against the backdrop of 1920s Ecuador, The Spanish Daughter is an engrossing, suspenseful family saga filled with unpredictable twists and turns.”​
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Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of
NEXT YEAR IN HAVANA
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"A lush Ecuadoran cacao plantation is the setting for this imaginative historical drama filled with sibling rivalry and betrayals."​
THE WASHINGTON POST