The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes

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The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes.

A 2025 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee

“A captivating story that celebrates the power of books and the lives they transform.” — Woman’s World

From New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton comes a sweeping historical novel about a mysterious book whose extraordinary journey connects three women across generations, each carrying secrets, sacrifices, and stories of their own.

London, 2024:
American expatriate Margo Reynolds has built a reputation for discovering rare and valuable antiques, but her latest assignment is unlike anything she has encountered before. She has been hired to locate a legendary book published more than a century ago—a one-of-a-kind volume with a hidden history and a past surrounded by mystery. As Margo searches for the elusive treasure, she discovers that powerful forces are determined to claim it, no matter the cost.

Havana, 1966:
Pilar Castillo has always found comfort and purpose among books. As a librarian living through the turmoil of post-revolutionary Cuba, she turns to literature for escape after her husband is unjustly imprisoned under Fidel Castro’s regime. When a neighbor escaping the country entrusts her with returning a precious book to its rightful owner, Pilar embarks on a dangerous mission that reveals the profound impact a single story can have.

Boston, 1900:
Eva Fuentes, a Cuban teacher and aspiring writer, sees her journey from Havana to Harvard as a chance to pursue her dreams. During her summer abroad, a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger inspires her to write the story that will define her life. A tale of forbidden love, hidden truths, and impossible choices emerges—but Eva cannot know that the book she creates will one day become both a source of danger and a beacon of hope for those who discover it.

Spanning more than a century and crossing continents, this unforgettable novel explores the enduring power of literature, the strength of women, and the remarkable ways stories can connect lives long after they are written.