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Last Dance in Havana

By Rosanna Ley

Fiction, Women, Romance, Contemporary, Historical, 20th Century, Family Life, General, History, Caribbean & West Indies, Cuba, Travel, Holidays | 496 pages
1 recommendation

From the #1 Kindle Bestseller comes an exotic tale of love, family and friendship

'The perfect holiday companion' - Heat

'The ultimate feel-good read' - Candis

'Sun-soaked escapism' - Best

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Cuba, 1958

Elisa is only sixteen years old when she meets Duardo and she knows he's the love of her life from the moment they first dance the rumba together in downtown Havana. But Duardo is a rebel, determined to fight in Castro's army, and Elisa is forced to leave behind her homeland and rebuild her life in distant England. But how can she stop longing for the warmth of Havana, when the music of the rumba still calls to her?

England, 2012

Grace has a troubled relationship with her father, whom she blames for her beloved mother's untimely death. And this year more than ever she could do with a shoulder to cry on - Grace's career is in flux, she isn't sure she wants the baby her husband is so desperate to have and, worst of all, she's begun to develop feelings for their best friend Theo. Theo is a Cuban born magician but even he can't make Grace's problems disappear. Is the passion Grace feels for Theo enough to risk her family's happiness?

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SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:

'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' - Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter

'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' - Amazon reviewer

'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' - Candis

'On so many levels a fantastic read' - Amazon reviewer

'A fascinating story with engaging themes' - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife

'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' - Amazon reviewer

Latest recommendations
Victoria Campbell
28th Jan 2025
"This is one of those books that I have kept, rather than giving it to a friend or taking it to a charity shop because I know I will read it again and again. The scene is set in turbulent times in Cuba but as the years go by in the story, I found myself willing things to work out. I have a soft spot for Cuba anyway, having had two wonderful tours there some years ago so I was attracted to the book on the title alone! I have read most of the books written by this author and I like the way she develops her storylines and describes her characters. You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy this book!"