The Perez Family

Chanel Cleeton

After her grandmother’s death, Marisol Ferrera travels from Miami to Havana to scatter her ashes and uncover the family history shaped by the Cuban Revolution. There, her grandmother’s long-hidden story unfolds alongside Marisol’s own journey through a city marked by political upheaval, cultural memory, and enduring loss. Moving between 1958 Havana and the present day, the novel explores forbidden love, exile, family loyalty, and the complicated meaning of home. Richly atmospheric and emotionally resonant, it offers a sweeping portrait of Cuba and the generations forever changed by its history.

Chanel Cleeton

Set against the growing Cuban revolution of the 1860s, this sweeping historical novel follows three courageous women whose lives become entwined by war, oppression, and the fight for freedom. An ambitious American journalist, a celebrated Cuban political prisoner, and a young woman drawn into the resistance each confront danger while seeking control over their own destinies. Rich with themes of identity, sacrifice, female resilience, and the power of the press, the story brings a pivotal chapter of Cuban history vividly to life.