Chanel Cleeton
Chanel Cleeton is a USA Today bestselling author known for her historical fiction novels, often exploring themes of family, love, and Cuban history.
Books
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1. Next Year In Havana
The novel intertwines the stories of two Cuban women from different generations, exploring themes of love, identity, and political upheaval. In 1958, Elisa Perez, a sugar heiress, falls in love with a revolutionary, leading to a series of events that force her family to flee Cuba. Decades later, her granddaughter Marisol returns to Havana to scatter Elisa's ashes and uncovers her grandmother's hidden past while confronting her own identity and the complexities of modern Cuba. Through their journeys, the narrative delves into the enduring impact of exile and the deep connection to one's homeland.
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2. The Last Train To Key West
Set against the backdrop of the devastating 1935 Labor Day hurricane, this historical fiction novel weaves together the lives of three women whose paths converge in the vibrant yet tumultuous setting of the Florida Keys. Each woman is grappling with her own struggles: a waitress yearning for a better life, a runaway bride seeking freedom, and a pregnant woman searching for her missing husband. As the storm approaches, their stories intertwine, revealing secrets, forging unexpected alliances, and testing their resilience in the face of nature's fury and personal challenges.
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