Once We Were Cuba: A Novel

Experience a tumultuous century of Cuban history through this epic novel of love and loss based on the author's own remarkable family history—from the New York Times bestselling author of The German Girl.

Once We Were Cuba is the story of a century of sweeping change, love and loss, and a family torn asunder by the clash of history. At its heart is Maria Tomasa Lara Vilarino, the daughter of two Spanish immigrants to Cuba. Born on the cusp of a new century, Maria will live to be one hundred ...