Publish Date |
July 10, 2012 |
Category |
Fiction / Literary Fiction / War & Military |
Price |
$25.99 |
ISBN: 9781451616897
Format: Paperback
Pages: 640
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: July 10, 2012
"A wonderful novel, in the good old tradition, with intrigue, love, mystery and tender, audacious and well-drawn characters."“It's exciting to find a deftly paced first novel with an engaging heroine, satisfying historical detail, and emotional balance. Love it!”"The Time in Between is an epic novel with an unlikely Spanish heroine, Sira Quiroga, that takes us through one of the most turbulent times in Europe: the onset of World War II. Sira travels on a journey through romance, love, loss, and intrigue, all while discovering traits that she never dreamed she had. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, and once I reached the end, I couldn't wait to start it all over again!"“Maria Dueñas is a true storyteller. She weaves a spell, conjuring the heat and the glamour, the hardship and the thrill of Morocco and Spain in the late 1930s. The world of Casablanca comes to life as war breaks and Sira Quiroga, a beautiful and betrayed seamstress, is forced to discover her own strength. At a time when everyone must do what they can to survive, some will go beyond. Resistance will be formed and history will be written. Read this book and prepare to be transported.”"Engaging, romantic, vivid and captivating. Who knew a story about a seamstress in Spain could be so intriguing and captivating? If you love thick, juicy female-led novels that sweep you away from all sense of time and responsibility, you need to read The Time In Between by María Dueñas.""Evocative, tender and lush; a wonderful experience of times and lives in turmoil."“This thrilling debut is marked by immaculate prose and a driving narrative, establishing Dueñas as a writer to watch.”"Packed with engaging characters, flawlessly researched, and breathlessly paced.""It is no surprise this debut novel was a runaway success in Europe. American fans of historical fiction looking for a dramatic, uncomplicated escape will be similarly entranced.""From a terrific opening line to the final page, chapters zip by at a pulsing pace.""The Time in Between is a magnificent novel that flawlessly brings together history and intrigue. Sira Quiroga—the seamtress—won’t be easily forgotten.”"How can a novel be both cruel and tender, dark and luminous all at the same time, and keep the reader glued to its pages with a complex, captivating narrative? María Dueñas's novel manages to make this possible with a tale that is destined to become a literary classic.""An enticing debut novel from Spain, The Time In Between is luxuriously landscaped with exotic geographies and international intrigue. María Dueñas delivers a hefty book that's as smooth to read as the tailored lines of the haute couture her unforgettable protagonist creates."“With its detailed depictions of fashions and the fashionable crowd, exotic settings like Portuguese beaches and crowded bars in Tangiers, and a growing sense of danger and intrigue, The Time In Between is a stunning novel.“