The Cuban Heiress

Description

In 1934, a luxury cruise becomes a fight for survival as two women’s pasts collide on a round-trip voyage from New York to Havana in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s page-turning new novel inspired by the true story of the SS Morro Castle.

New York heiress Catherine Dohan seemingly has it all. There’s only one problem. It’s a lie. As soon as the Morro Castle leaves port, Catherine’s past returns with a vengeance and threatens her life. Joining forces with a charismatic jewel thief, Catherine must discover who wants her dead—and why.

Elena Palacio is a dead woman. Or so everyone thinks. After a devastating betrayal left her penniless and on the run, Elena’s journey on the Morro Castle is her last hope. Steeped in secrecy and a burning desire for revenge, her return to Havana is a chance to right the wrong that has been done to her—and her prey is on the ship.

As danger swirls aboard the Morro Castle and their fates intertwine, Elena and Catherine must risk everything to see justice served once and for all.“Chanel Cleeton shows just what an exceptional talent she is in her new book, The Cuban Heiress. While I’ve loved every one of Chanel’s books, I absolutely adored this one. Take one heiress with more than a few secrets, throw in a roguish jewel thief and put them aboard a glittering cruise ship sailing from New York to Havana and you have the perfect historical novel. As soon as I’d finished it, I wanted to read it again. Do not miss this book.”
—Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre

Praise for the novels of Chanel Cleeton
 
“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
 
“Next Year in Havana reminds us that while love is complicated and occasionally heartbreaking, it’s always worth the risk.”
—NPR

“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

“This Cuban-set historical novel is just what you need to get that ~extra-summery~ feeling”
—Bustle

“The Ultimate Beach Read”
—Real Simple
 
“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)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.US