A Place Where the Sea Remembers
What's it about
Have you ever wondered if a single secret could shatter an entire community? In the small Mexican village of Santiago, a hidden truth threatens to unravel the lives of two sisters, Chayo and Candelario, forcing you to question the true cost of silence and the bonds of family. This poignant story explores the devastating ripple effects of one desperate act. You'll discover how a dark secret, born from shame and fear, poisons relationships, challenges faith, and ultimately tests the resilience of a community bound by tradition. Witness how love and loyalty are pushed to their breaking points in a place where the sea remembers everything.
Meet the author
A two-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award, Sandra Benítez is a celebrated voice in Chicano literature whose fiction is deeply informed by her heritage. Born to a Puerto Rican father and a mother of Irish-German descent, she spent her formative years in Mexico, El Salvador, and Missouri. This bicultural upbringing gave her a profound understanding of the borderland experiences and vibrant communities she so vividly brings to life in her novels, including the acclaimed A Place Where the Sea Remembers.
What's it about
Have you ever wondered if a single secret could shatter an entire community? In the small Mexican village of Santiago, a hidden truth threatens to unravel the lives of two sisters, Chayo and Candelario, forcing you to question the true cost of silence and the bonds of family. This poignant story explores the devastating ripple effects of one desperate act. You'll discover how a dark secret, born from shame and fear, poisons relationships, challenges faith, and ultimately tests the resilience of a community bound by tradition. Witness how love and loyalty are pushed to their breaking points in a place where the sea remembers everything.
Meet the author
A two-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award, Sandra Benítez is a celebrated voice in Chicano literature whose fiction is deeply informed by her heritage. Born to a Puerto Rican father and a mother of Irish-German descent, she spent her formative years in Mexico, El Salvador, and Missouri. This bicultural upbringing gave her a profound understanding of the borderland experiences and vibrant communities she so vividly brings to life in her novels, including the acclaimed A Place Where the Sea Remembers.
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