The Living Infinite, Chantel Acevedo
The Living Infinite, Chantel Acevedo
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The Living Infinite
A Novel

Author: Chantel Acevedo

Narrator: Roxanne Hernandez, Kyla Garcia, Eddie Lopez

Unabridged: 10 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/17/2017

Synopsis

The Living Infinite is based on the true story of the Spanish princess Eulalia, an outspoken firebrand at the Bourbon court during the troubled and decadent final years of her family’s reign.After her cloistered childhood at the Spanish court, her youth spent in exile, and a loveless marriage, Eulalia gladly departs Europe for the New World. In the company of Tomás Aragón, the son of her one-time wet nurse and a small-town bookseller with a thirst for adventure, she travels by ship, first to a Cuba bubbling with revolutionary fervor then on to the 1893 Chicago World Fair. As far as others are concerned, she is there as an emissary of the Bourbon dynasty and a guest of the Fair. Secretly, she is in America to find a publisher for her scandalous, incendiary autobiography, a book that might well turn the old world order on its head.Acevedo’s new novel is an atmospheric and gripping tale of love, adventure, power, and the quest to take control of one’s destiny. Bourbon Spain, Revolutionary Cuba, and fin de siècle America are vividly rendered, and Eulalia’s personal rebellion will resonate with many listeners.

About Chantel Acevedo

Chantel Acevedo was born in Miami to Cuban parents. She is the author of A Falling Star; Love and Ghost Letters, winner of the Latino International Book Award; and The Distant Marvels, among other books. She is an associate professor of English in the MFA program at the University of Miami.

About Roxanne Hernandez

Roxanne Hernandez is an audio narrator and a top narrator choice for young adult, adult drama, and Latin American/Chicano literature. She was a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2011.

About Kyla Garcia

Rebecca Podos is the author of The Mystery of Hollow Places. She is a graduate of the writing, literature, and publishing program at Emerson College, and her fiction has been published in Glimmer Train, Glyph, Paper Darts, Bellows American Review, and SmokeLong Quarterly. She lives with her husband in Connecticut. You can find her online at www.RebeccaPodos.com.

About Eddie Lopez

Eddie Lopez, a northern California native, earned his BFA in theater from the California Institute of the Arts. He has worked professionally in Los Angeles as an actor and is currently with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He began recording audiobooks for family road trips at the age of eight on his home cassette deck.

Reviews

Goodreads review by S.W. on October 15, 2018

This was my fifth Acevedo book and the best so far. She is an amazing writer and a talented storyteller. Acevedo reimagines the life of Princess Eulalia as a feminist romantic heroine and captures the "anything is possible" spirit of the 1890's. The fast-paced story was so interesting and readable t......more

Goodreads review by Michael on November 02, 2017

I received a free copy of this novel from Goodreads in exchange for an honest review: I loved this novel. It took me so long to finish because it was the rare book that I didn’t want to end. For a historical fiction piece, I was blown away at how realistic each of these characters, especially and mos......more

Goodreads review by Jorge on February 18, 2018

This is historical fiction at its best. The author uses the life of Eulália de Bourbon, Infanta of Spain, to weave a tale of love, rebellion, non-conformity, and hope. The intersection between the historical characters and events and the fictitious ones creates a gripping and irresistible story. Thi......more

Goodreads review by Lynnette on January 29, 2018

The story of a wet nurse for a Spanish queen's new infant turns into the story of her son and the baby princess she nursed that remained in touch with her. Good story--good writing of a different time and place.......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on May 04, 2018

The Living Infinite is a fictional account of the very real Infanta Eulalia of Spain. Acevedo weaves a lovely tale, focused first on Eulalia's fictional nodriza, Amalia, then on Eulalia as she grew into a child and young woman, as well as Tomas, the nodriza's son. The book switches between perspective......more

Quotes

“This is a rewarding listening experience for fans of historical fiction because there are three narrators working together to make sense of a large cast. Moving from Spain to Cuba and, eventually, to the United States, their capable narration carries us over the years and obstacles that hinder Eulalia’s quest for love. As the voices of Roxanne Hernandez and Kyla Garcia mingle…Eddie Lopez is a welcome addition to the chapters focused on Tomas Aargon. His lively pace matches the robust man who captures the princess’ heart. Listeners will appreciate this well-told story.” AudioFile

“The defiant, adventurous spirit of Eulalia gleams throughout this historical novel.” Elle

"[An] enchantingly scented breeze of a novel [that] held me rapt from its opening page.” Seattle Times

“A wonderfully compact saga…Fresh, fast-moving historical fiction from a master storyteller.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“This little-known but fascinating piece of history should appeal widely.” Library Journal

“Acevedo rounds out the true story of Princess Eulalia with richly imagined details. The resulting historical fiction is a vivid and enthralling tale of love and redemption.” Booklist

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