A long petal of the sea Bookish items That was nine years ago

That was nine years ago

He'd never wanted anyone enough to chase them

David Mendes fled Portugal to seek a new life in London

and now possibly even a promising new career

Terrified to lose her if his crush becomes known

A long petal of the sea Bookish items That was nine years agoNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of The House of the Spirits, this epic novel spanning decades and crossing continents follows two young people as they flee the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War in search of a place to call home. One of the most richly imagined portrayals of the Spanish Civil War to date, and one of the strongest and most affecting works in [Isabel Allendes] long career.The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST