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Chanel Cleeton

When We Left Cuba

Chanel CleetonFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Chanel Cleeton

When We Left Cuba

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

346

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Palm Beach, Florida • 1960s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton, Beatriz Perez, exiled in Palm Beach following the Cuban Revolution, agrees to work for the CIA to take down Fidel Castro, believed responsible for her brother's death. Her mission conflicts with her romance with a U.S. senator as tensions between the U.S. and Cuba escalate, forcing Beatriz to choose between her quest for vengeance and her personal desires. The book contains themes of political violence and espionage.

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Romantic

Emotional

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

50,291 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chanel Cleeton's When We Left Cuba captivates with its rich historical setting and strong, determined heroine. Set during the turbulent 1960s, it blends romance, espionage, and political intrigue. While some may find the pacing uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped, the novel's vivid atmosphere and emotional depth leave a lasting impression.

Who should read this

Who Should Read When We Left Cuba?

Readers who enjoy When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton are typically fans of historical fiction with a blend of romance and political intrigue. Ideal for those captivated by 20th-century Cuban history, reminiscent of novels like The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and Next Year in Havana by the same author.

4.2

50,291 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

346

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Palm Beach, Florida • 1960s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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