The Third Hotel by Laura Van den Berg

In this haunting and surreal narrative, a woman named Clare finds herself in Havana, Cuba, attending a film festival that her recently deceased husband, Richard, had planned to visit. As she navigates the vibrant yet disorienting streets, Clare is startled to encounter a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to Richard, sparking a journey that blurs the lines between reality and illusion. Through her quest to unravel the mystery of her husband's presence, Clare grapples with themes of grief, identity, and the elusive nature of truth, all set against the backdrop of a city pulsing with life and cinematic allure.

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