Title: The Cuban Heiress
Author: Chanel Cleeton
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: April 11, 2023
Description:
In 1934, a luxury cruise becomes a fight for survival as two women’s pasts collide on a round-trip voyage from New York to Havana in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s page-turning new novel inspired by the true story of the SS Morro Castle.
New York heiress Catherine Dohan seemingly has it all. There’s only one problem. It’s a lie. As soon as the Morro Castle leaves port, Catherine’s past returns with a vengeance and threatens her life. Joining forces with a charismatic jewel thief, Catherine must discover who wants her dead—and why.
Elena Palacio is a dead woman. Or so everyone thinks. After a devastating betrayal left her penniless and on the run, Elena’s journey on the Morro Castle is her last hope. Steeped in secrecy and a burning desire for revenge, her return to Havana is a chance to right the wrong that has been done to her—and her prey is on the ship.
As danger swirls aboard the Morro Castle and their fates intertwine, Elena and Catherine must risk everything to see justice served once and for all.
My Thoughts:
The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton was my favorite book of the year for 2021. Even though other books by her are on my shelves, this is the first I’ve read by her since then. Within a couple of chapters, I was reminded of why I liked the book so much. Cleeton creates complex characters with flaws that you can’t help but love. Catherine’s jewel thief, Henry, is a new favorite romantic hero for me. Elena and Catherine are strong women who take fate into their own hands in a time when women had very limited choices. It’s hard to say too much about the plot without spoilers. I will say that I did not predict the twist.
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