Isle Of Passion - Rilegato

Restrepo, Laura

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0060088982 ISBN 13: 9780060088989

Casa editrice: Ecco Pr, 2005

Riassunto

A tale based on true events finds captain Ramon Arnaud setting sail in 1908 for a deserted Pacific island with his new bride, a small band of soldiers, and their families with the intent of securing the island's Mexican sovereignty, an endeavor compromised by the location's inhospitable environment, political upheaval at home, and the outbreak of World War I. By the author of The Dark Bride. 30,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Restrepo charts a wide and intense range of human experience in this compelling story of castaways.” (Washington Post)

Arguably [Restrepo’s] best: a ripping yarn that recreates an obscure historical incident.... Vivid and entertaining. (Kirkus Reviews)

“This extraordinarily gripping novel communicates surprising lessons on the human condition. Highly recommended.” (Library Journal (Starred Review))

“[A] finely wrought work.” (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

L'autore:

Laura Restrepo is the bestselling author of six novels, including The Dark Bride, A Tale of the Dispossessed, and Delirio, which received Spain's prestigious Alfaguara Prize. She lives in Colombia.

Laura Restrepo fue profesora de literatura en la Universidad de Colombia, editora política en la revista Semana y miembro de la Comisión Nacional para la Paz. Ha escrito destacadas novelas tales como Leopardo al sol; Dulce Compañía, que obtuvo el premio Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz en México y el premio France Culture en Francia; y Delirio, que obtuvo el premio Alfaguara. Actualmente vive en Bogotá, Colombia.

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• Editore: Ecco Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060088982
• ISBN 13: 9780060088989
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 294