NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The House of the Spirits, this epic novel spanning decades and crossing continents follows two young people as they flee the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War in search of a place to call home.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Esquire • Good Housekeeping • Parade In the late 1930s, civil war grips Spain. When General Franco and his Fascists succeed in overthrowing the government, hundreds of thousands are forced to flee in a treacherous journey over the mountains to the French border. Among them is Roser, a pregnant young widow, who finds her life intertwined with that of Victor Dalmau, an army doctor and the brother of her deceased love. In order to survive, the two must unite in a marriage neither of them desires. Together with two thousand other refugees, Roser and Victor embark on the SS Winnipeg, a ship chartered by the poet Pablo Neruda, to Chile: “the long petal of sea and wine and snow.” As unlikely partners, the couple embraces exile as the rest of Europe erupts in world war. Starting over on a new continent, they face trial after trial, but they will also find joy as they patiently await the day when they might go home. Through it all, their hope of returning to Spain keeps them going. Destined to witness the battle between freedom and repression as it plays out across the world, Roser and Victor will find that home might have been closer than they thought all along.
Women’s Every Nation and Tongue Christan Crop Tshirt
Here to add a playful touch to any summer wardrobe, these women's cropped tees come with a breezy attitude that is bound to be loved on hot days. Designed with a short body that helps show off the wearer's silhouette and dropped shoulders for an extra stylish touch, each cropped tee comes preshrunk so that it can retain its size even after multiple washes. .: 100% combed cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors) .: Medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)) .: Relaxed fit .: Sewn-in label
3-Day California Coast Road Trip • The Blonde Abroad
For the perfect "sampler platter" of sights and activities on a California coast road trip, I recommend planning 3 days from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
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Post-apocalyptic Video Games to PLay
Celebrate National Video Game Day by exploring these titles, each offering unique experiences and memorable gameplay.
Strikerball Activity for Physical Education – S&S Blog
My name is Kalie Schult and I am a PE teacher from Winterse, Iowa. I posted a video of my students playing Strikerball on Twitter for my striking unit in PE and it was a hit! Below I have shared … Read More
Djokovic deported after tennis star lost last-ditch visa appeal
The Serb, who arrived at the airport less than three hours following the judges' ruling, left the country on an Emirates flight from Melbourne to Dubai shortly after 10.30pm local time (11.30am GMT).
