The Queen of the Valley: Sneak Peek

Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition! Set amid Colombias unparalleled beauty and inspired by the real-life 1925 Cali earthquake, this riveting novel by the award-winning author of The Spanish Daughter plunges three strangers into a perilous search for the missing owner of a legendary haciendaa man at the center of the explosive secrets each of them carries. 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 disappearsand 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 Martins disappearance. But her real identityand her past with the heartbreakingly charismatic Martinwill put far more than her perilous search at risk. A professional photographer, Lucas Ferreira is Martins best friend since boyhood. He has his own reasons for helping the determined, alluring nun. But what this reserved man wont reveal about his thwarted dreams and unrequited passion could prove key to the pastor a lethal trap. Martin was head nurse Sor Camila's only loveuntil 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 Martinand the consequences that will forever alter their destinies? Praise for The Spanish Daughter An engrossing, suspenseful family saga filled with unpredictable twists and turns. Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana A lushly written story of bittersweet family secrets and betrayals that ultimately celebrates the healing power of hope, resilience, loveand chocolate! Andrea Penrose, author of Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens