Where There Was Fire by John Manuel Arias (English) Paperback Book

Description: Where There Was Fire by John Manuel Arias Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A stunning new voice in fiction: a novel of love, murder and greed set in Costa Rica. Publisher Description Costa Rica, 1968. When a lethal fire erupts at the American Fruit Companys most lucrative banana plantation burning all evidence of a massive cover-up, the future of Teresa Cepeda Valverdes family is changed for ever.Now, twenty-seven years later, Teresa and her daughter Lyra are still picking up the pieces. Lyra wants nothing to do with Teresa, but is desperate to find out what happened to her family that fateful night. Teresa, haunted by a missing husband and the bitter ghost of her mother, Amarga, is unable to reconcile the past. What unfolds is a story of a mother and daughter trying to forgive what they do not yet understand, and the mystery at the heart of one familys rupture, steeped in machismo, jealousy and greed.Brimming with ancestral spirits, omens and the forces of nature, John Manuel Ariass extraordinary debut novel weaves a brilliant tapestry of love - lost and found again - and, ultimately, redemption. Author Biography John Manuel Arias is a queer, Costa Rican American poet and writer. He has lived in Washington, DC; Brooklyn, New York; and in San José, Costa Rica, with his grandmother and four ghosts. Where There Was Fire is his first novel. Details ISBN 1035041405 ISBN-13 9781035041404 Title Where There Was Fire Author John Manuel Arias Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 288 Publisher Pan Macmillan GE_Item_ID:157836191; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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