The Wise Women of Havana

through Jose Raul Bernardo. New York: Rayo, 2002

wager in Havana in 1938, Jose Raul Bernardo's delicious novel novel captures the feel, fragrances and sounds of the quickly changing tropical metropolis after the Great Depression. Lorenzo and Marguita are a happy pair of newlyweds expecting their first baby. They have disruptureed a small, bright apartment where they are consummately content. However, the Depression has ruined Lorenzo's father's business and now, to make lasts meet, his parents have insisted the young leash move in with them and help with costs

A vivacious, working-class girl from a noisy Cuban

Want to read the whole article? You can purchase it here. It's quick and easy.