Wendy Gimbel Bücher

A fascinating, powerfully evocative account of four generations of Cuban women: Naty Revuelta, born in 1925, a socialite during the Batista era, who became intoxicated with Castro and his revolution; Naty's mother, an unregenerate reactionary, and Naty's two daughters, one of whom is the illegitimate and unacknowledged child of Castro. Each of the women's lives is shaped by a part of the island's terrible and poignant contemporary history, and together they weave a tapestry - at once intimate and revelatory - of Cuba in our century.

The narrative explores the lives of four generations of Cuban women, weaving together personal stories with the broader historical context of Cuba in the 20th century. Through their experiences, the author paints a rich and evocative portrait of the challenges and triumphs faced by these women, reflecting on cultural heritage and the impact of socio-political changes in Cuba.