The Queen of the Valley, Lorena Hughes
The Queen of the Valley, Lorena Hughes
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The Queen of the Valley

Author: Lorena Hughes

Narrator: Johnny Rey Diaz, Frankie Corzo, Gisela Chípe

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/22/2023


Synopsis

Amid Colombia’s unparalleled beauty, and the devastation of the 1925 Cali earthquake, the owner of a legendary hacienda vanishes, plunging three very different strangers into the dangerous secrets he left behind.

Driven and recklessly daring, Martin Sabater follows his lifelong dream of owning a cacao plantation in Valle del Cauca. But on the night of a spectacular gala, he disappears—and is never seen again. Now his hacienda is a budding Catholic hospital saving lives during an emerging
epidemic. And novice nun “Sor Puri” is there to uncover the truth behind Martin’s disappearance. But her real identity and her past with the heartbreakingly charismatic Martin—will put far more than her perilous search at risk.

A professional photographer, Lucas Ferreira is Martin’s best friend since boyhood.

He has his own reasons for helping the determined, alluring nun. But what this reserved man won’t reveal about his thwarted dreams and unrequited passion could prove key to the past—or a lethal trap.

Martin was head nurse Sor Camila’s only love—until an unfortunate mistake changed the course of her life forever. Now, Martin’s home is an unexpected chance for her, Lucas, and Puri to set the past right. But with their secrets unearthing explosive memories and wrenching lies, can
they survive the truth about Martin—and the consequences that will forever alter their destinies?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren

Martin Sabater owns a cocoa plantation called Valle del Cauca, in Columbia and he’s holding a gala spectacular, when he rides off into the night and disappears. His cocoa trees have been neglected and Martin’s hacienda is now a Catholic hospital run by Dr. Farid Manzur and there has been an outbreak......more

Goodreads review by Mallory

This was a very interesting historical fiction story set in Columbia. I love when I find historical fiction stories that are about pieces of history I know little to nothing about so I was very intrigued by the description of this one. I will say the story took me a long time to really get into but......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne

A vivid, intense story set in Colombia in the 1920s. The book begins with a big gala trying to raise funds, which is a pinnacle for the story. Three narrators, Camila, Puri & Lucas have short snappy chapters which bounce from period to period, starting early 1900s, and going up to 1925. We learn how th......more

Goodreads review by Susan

This is the first Lorena Hughes book I have read but it won’t be the last! It was a captivating historical fiction set in Colombia in 1925. The author paints a vivid and lush landscape as the three main characters search for the truth behind the strange disappearance of a man they each have a strong......more