The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba
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Named one of 2021 s Most Anticipated Historical Novels and Best Beach Reads by Entertainment Weekly Oprah Magazine Travel + Leisure BuzzFeed Parade PopSugar Bustle SheReads Brit + Co and more!An exciting and inspiring read that shows us how womanhood, courage and revolution are three words that often mean the same thing. NPR
At the end of the nineteenth century, three revolutionary women fight for freedom in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton's captivating new novel inspired by real-life events and the true story of a legendary Cuban woman Evangelina Cisneros who changed the course of history.
A feud rages in Gilded Age New York City between newspaper tycoons William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. When Grace Harrington lands a job at Hearst's newspaper in 1896, she s caught in a cutthroat world where one scoop can make or break your career, but it s a story emerging from Cuba that changes her life.
Unjustly imprisoned in a notorious Havana women's jail, eighteen-year-old Evangelina Cisneros dreams of a Cuba free from Spanish oppression. When Hearst learns of her plight and splashes her image on the front page of his paper, proclaiming her, "The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba," she becomes a rallying cry for American intervention in the battle for Cuban independence.
With the help of Marina Perez, a courier secretly working for the Cuban revolutionaries in Havana, Grace and Hearst's staff attempt to free Evangelina. But when Cuban civilians are forced into reconcentration camps and the explosion of the USS Maine propels the United States and Spain toward war, the three women must risk everything in their fight for freedom.
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"I think you'll find, Mr. Pulitzer, that as a woman, I'm able to infiltrate parts of society your other reporters can't access. Why, look what Nellie Bly has done in her reporting . . ."
I clutch a leather folio to my chest, the little speech I've prepared running through my mind once more. As I lean down to right my skirts, I stumble on an uneven piece of wet ground, my shoe slipping, the hem of my dress dropping into nearly an inch of dirty water.
So much for making a good first impression.
"Bad luck," a red-haired newsboy shouts out at me, a mischievous grin on his face and the latest edition of the World in his hands.
It's busy today on Park Row, the street that slashes northeast from lower Broadway and houses the major New York newspapers, its proximity to City Hall an attractive proposition for journalists keen to keep up with the inner workings of government. Horse-drawn vehicles form a steady stream of traffic, interspersed by the odd bicycle swerving between them.
I gaze up at the building that houses the New York World, number 99 Park Row, the endless stories piled on top of one another. The tallest building in the city, it was originally the site of French's Hotel. Legend has it that back when Joseph Pulitzer was a penniless veteran he was thrown out of the hotel. Twenty years later he returned, his fortune made, and bought the hotel, demolished it, and constructed this building, topping the new edifice with a four hundred and twenty-five ton gold dome. Two miles of wrought iron columns support the world's largest pressroom, and hopefully, if all goes well--my new place of employment.
"Why, look what Nellie Bly has been able to do," I continue.
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I've rehearsed my opening salvo so frequently the words have become rote, but it's done little to calm the nerves inside me. Whereas men go into these interviews needing to be good, I must be better. The crack Miss Bly and others like her have opened for women trying to break into the newspaper industry has made the seemingly impossible possible, but still no easy feat by any measure.
The various articles I've written for smaller papers enclosed in my late father's leather folio represent the last few years of my life. The topics aren't as varied as I'd like: plenty of pieces on women's fashion, some on the care and running of a household from which I borrowed heavily from my mother's example given my lack of a household of my own, the stray piece of relationship advice, which may seem odd from someone who is decidedly--and happily--single. To my readers, my nom de plume A. Markham is a married woman of a respectable age, her children grown, her days spent puttering around her house and dispensing advice when she is not otherwise occupied with her husband's comfort.
I check in with building security, the appointment I made last week the only manner in which I could ensure admittance given the tightly controlled access to Pulitzer's offices. I hurry up to the eighteenth floor, which houses the newsroom.
All of my previous articles for the various small newspapers that have seen A. Markham's advice as fit to print have been sent by post, and so for the first time in my life, I set foot in a newsroom.
I am immediately, irrevocably, in love.
The newsroom feels like a living, breathing entity, the pulse in the air vibrating with excitement. There is shouting and keys tapping, and I've never heard more glorious sounds in all my life. Rolltop desks fill the room. Placards on the walls that say: "Accuracy, Accuracy, Accuracy! Who? What? Where? When? How? The Facts--The Color--The Facts!" surround the perimeter of the newsroom. Peeking out between the placards, windows reveal the city below, and beyond, a view all the way to the East River, New York City in all her muck and glory on proud display.
It's absolutely perfect.
A man approaches me.
I've rehearsed my opening salvo so frequently the words have become rote, but it's done little to calm the nerves inside me. Whereas men go into these interviews needing to be good, I must be better. The crack Miss Bly and others like her have opened for women trying to break into the newspaper industry has made the seemingly impossible possible, but still no easy feat by any measure.
The various articles I've written for smaller papers enclosed in my late father's leather folio represent the last few years of my life. The topics aren't as varied as I'd like: plenty of pieces on women's fashion, some on the care and running of a household from which I borrowed heavily from my mother's example given my lack of a household of my own, the stray piece of relationship advice, which may seem odd from someone who is decidedly--and happily--single. To my readers, my nom de plume A. Markham is a married woman of a respectable age, her children grown, her days spent puttering around her house and dispensing advice when she is not otherwise occupied with her husband's comfort.
I check in with building security, the appointment I made last week the only manner in which I could ensure admittance given the tightly controlled access to Pulitzer's offices. I hurry up to the eighteenth floor, which houses the newsroom.
All of my previous articles for the various small newspapers that have seen A. Markham's advice as fit to print have been sent by post, and so for the first time in my life, I set foot in a newsroom.
I am immediately, irrevocably, in love.
The newsroom feels like a living, breathing entity, the pulse in the air vibrating with excitement. There is shouting and keys tapping, and I've never heard more glorious sounds in all my life. Rolltop desks fill the room. Placards on the walls that say: "Accuracy, Accuracy, Accuracy! Who? What? Where? When? How? The Facts--The Color--The Facts!" surround the perimeter of the newsroom. Peeking out between the placards, windows reveal the city below, and beyond, a view all the way to the East River, New York City in all her muck and glory on proud display.
It's absolutely perfect.
A man approaches me.
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Autoren-Porträt von Chanel Cleeton
Originally from Florida, Chanel Cleeton grew up on stories of her family's exodus from Cuba following the events of the Cuban Revolution. Her passion for politics and history continued during her years spent studying in England, where she earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Richmond, The American International University in London, and a master's degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Chanel also received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Chanel Cleeton
- 2021, 384 Seiten, Maße: 13,5 x 20,3 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Berkley
- ISBN-10: 059319781X
- ISBN-13: 9780593197813
- Erscheinungsdatum: 31.05.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"In this powerful, page-turner, Chanel Cleeton has interwoven the stories of three unforgettable historical women against the fiery backdrop of the Spanish-American war and the Cuban fight for freedom from the Spanish. Using the brave acts of real-life historical women as inspiration, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba shines the light on the fierce women who played a critical role in this important juncture in time -- women who are determined not to be forgotten."Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
Cleeton always delivers! This time, with The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, a well-researched tale set against the backdrop of a newspaper war. With moguls determined to drag the United States into the conflict between Cuba and Spain, this novel's women--the reporter, the revolutionary, and the beauty--are all brought vividly to life in a lovingly rendered novel about the triumphs and tragedies of war.
Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Layfayette
Grace Harrington is my new favourite heroine. I was absolutely fascinated by the world of stunt girl reporters and newspaper wars that she throws herself into, just as I was equal parts enthralled and heartbroken by the story of Evangelina Cisneros, the most beautiful and courageous girl in Cuba. And how wonderful to meet another member of the Perez family the plucky Marina, whose story intertwines with the other women's. Nobody writes about Cuban women their lives, their loves and their bravery like Chanel Cleeton does. A truly beautiful book.
Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret
Historical fiction fans will love this novel and its perfectly detailed descriptions of a long-gone era. This is another slam-dunk from Cleeton.
Library Journal (starred review)
An enchanting historical novel . Cleeton skillfully brings off
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the three strong women s heartbreaking stories with intriguing twists and turns and a delightful finale. With impeccable research and perfect pacing, Cleeton makes the most of her subject.
Publishers Weekly
With a splash of romance and a healthy helping of history, this novel will be a hit for all collections.
Booklist
"A truly fascinating novel, layered with drama and danger in which Cleeton shines a light on Cuba's battle for independence through the voices of three dynamic women. As always, Cleeton writes with a passion for her subject that is evident on every page. The depth of her research, and the authenticity of her characters, ensures a wonderfully immersive and compulsive read."
Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of When We Were Young and Brave
"Chanel Cleeton uncovers a fascinating bit of little-known history about the Spanish-American War and delivers the real-life story of Evangelina Cisneros in glorious, page-turning detail. The events of her life stoked the circulation wars between Pulitzer and Hearst and highlighted the power of the press. Filled with rich historical facts and strong-minded female characters, you'll want to keep Google open to learn even more about Cuba s struggle for independence. The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba is Cleeton s best book yet!
Renee Rosen, National bestselling author Park Avenue Summer
"Entertaining, educational, and deeply moving, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba is an unputdownable read I couldn't get enough of the admirable women characters, the history, and the prevailance of romance and hope."
Evie Dunmore, National bestselling author of A Rogue of One s Own
Chanel Cleeton s latest page-turner braids together ambitious Gilded Age threads the seamy world of yellow journalism, the drama of the Spanish-American War, and the meddling role of Society in the lives of women with the lives of three memorable heroines whose intersecting paths to love and independence will keep you up late into the night.
Kerri Maher, Author of The Girl in White Gloves
Once again, Chanel Cleeton brings Cuban history to vivid life in her captivating new novel, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba. Skillfully intertwining the lives of three women whose lives are irrevocably shaped by the Cuban War of Independence, Cleeton s page-turning novel showcases the many ways that war can be waged - even by those who never lift a gun.
Bryn Turnbull, Author of The Woman Before Wallis
Chanel's Cleeton new novel, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, is a stunning achievement, her best so far, and that's saying a lot.
Jeanne Mackin, Author of The Last Collection
Cleeton s writing is crisp and she frees Cisneros character to purely translate her deepest emotions to the reader. This is an excellent work of historical fiction giving an excellent portrait of daily life and political turmoil in 1890s Cuba.
Currents Magazine
More Praise for the novels of Chanel Cleeton
"A thrilling story about love, loss, and what we will do to go home again. Utterly unputdownable.
PopSugar
"A remarkable writer"
The Washington Post
You won't be able to put this one down.
Cosmopolitan
With rich historical detail, incisive dialogue and a firebrand heroine, Cleeton paints a vivid portrait of a woman caught in the currents of a turbulent time yet determined to make her own way.
Shelf Awareness
An exhilarating read with a fearless heroine.
Woman s World
Has sex, drama, suspense and pairs perfectly with a mojito.
People
"A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice.
Reese Witherspoon
A sweeping love story and tale of courage and familial and patriotic legacy that spans generations.
Entertainment Weekly
This Cuban-set historical novel is just what you need to get that ~extra-summery~ feeling."
Bustle
The Ultimate Beach Read
Real Simple
Next Year in Havana reminds us that while love is complicated and occasionally heartbreaking, it's always worth the risk.
NPR
Cleeton is skilled at immersing readers into the culture and the period of her stories while creating vibrant characters, especially women, in a fast-paced, thoroughly engaging read.
Denny S. Bryce, Author of Wild Women and the Blues
Publishers Weekly
With a splash of romance and a healthy helping of history, this novel will be a hit for all collections.
Booklist
"A truly fascinating novel, layered with drama and danger in which Cleeton shines a light on Cuba's battle for independence through the voices of three dynamic women. As always, Cleeton writes with a passion for her subject that is evident on every page. The depth of her research, and the authenticity of her characters, ensures a wonderfully immersive and compulsive read."
Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of When We Were Young and Brave
"Chanel Cleeton uncovers a fascinating bit of little-known history about the Spanish-American War and delivers the real-life story of Evangelina Cisneros in glorious, page-turning detail. The events of her life stoked the circulation wars between Pulitzer and Hearst and highlighted the power of the press. Filled with rich historical facts and strong-minded female characters, you'll want to keep Google open to learn even more about Cuba s struggle for independence. The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba is Cleeton s best book yet!
Renee Rosen, National bestselling author Park Avenue Summer
"Entertaining, educational, and deeply moving, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba is an unputdownable read I couldn't get enough of the admirable women characters, the history, and the prevailance of romance and hope."
Evie Dunmore, National bestselling author of A Rogue of One s Own
Chanel Cleeton s latest page-turner braids together ambitious Gilded Age threads the seamy world of yellow journalism, the drama of the Spanish-American War, and the meddling role of Society in the lives of women with the lives of three memorable heroines whose intersecting paths to love and independence will keep you up late into the night.
Kerri Maher, Author of The Girl in White Gloves
Once again, Chanel Cleeton brings Cuban history to vivid life in her captivating new novel, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba. Skillfully intertwining the lives of three women whose lives are irrevocably shaped by the Cuban War of Independence, Cleeton s page-turning novel showcases the many ways that war can be waged - even by those who never lift a gun.
Bryn Turnbull, Author of The Woman Before Wallis
Chanel's Cleeton new novel, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, is a stunning achievement, her best so far, and that's saying a lot.
Jeanne Mackin, Author of The Last Collection
Cleeton s writing is crisp and she frees Cisneros character to purely translate her deepest emotions to the reader. This is an excellent work of historical fiction giving an excellent portrait of daily life and political turmoil in 1890s Cuba.
Currents Magazine
More Praise for the novels of Chanel Cleeton
"A thrilling story about love, loss, and what we will do to go home again. Utterly unputdownable.
PopSugar
"A remarkable writer"
The Washington Post
You won't be able to put this one down.
Cosmopolitan
With rich historical detail, incisive dialogue and a firebrand heroine, Cleeton paints a vivid portrait of a woman caught in the currents of a turbulent time yet determined to make her own way.
Shelf Awareness
An exhilarating read with a fearless heroine.
Woman s World
Has sex, drama, suspense and pairs perfectly with a mojito.
People
"A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice.
Reese Witherspoon
A sweeping love story and tale of courage and familial and patriotic legacy that spans generations.
Entertainment Weekly
This Cuban-set historical novel is just what you need to get that ~extra-summery~ feeling."
Bustle
The Ultimate Beach Read
Real Simple
Next Year in Havana reminds us that while love is complicated and occasionally heartbreaking, it's always worth the risk.
NPR
Cleeton is skilled at immersing readers into the culture and the period of her stories while creating vibrant characters, especially women, in a fast-paced, thoroughly engaging read.
Denny S. Bryce, Author of Wild Women and the Blues
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