{"product_id":"the-night-we-became-strangers-isbn-9781496752451","title":"The Night We Became Strangers","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn immersive, historical novel based on true events: In 1938\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e Orson Welles’s legendary radio dramatization of H.G. Wells’s novel \u003ci\u003eThe War of the Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e terrified Americans into believing Martians were invading. Eleven years later, an Ecuadorian radio station adapted the show—with catastrophic consequences. Now, two young journalists are determined to uncover what really happened to their families that night--even as secrets endanger their future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e1957:\u003c\/i\u003e Aspiring photojournalist Valeria Anzures returns to her hometown of Quito with a secret purpose: to discover the truth about how her parents really died. The disastrous 1949 \u003ci\u003eWar of the Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e show caused a mob to torch her family's radio station—and the newspaper run by their closest friends, the Monteros. The tragedy shattered the families’ relationship—and left the station on precarious financial ground. Now, expected to save her family’s legacy through an arranged marriage, Valeria will risk everything to find out the truth. Even if it means allying with the man she's always loved—but who now treats her like a stranger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Matías Montero, the scars of that night run deep. He saved his mother but blames himself for not rescuing his father. As a journalist, he views Valeria as a rival. Still, they’re both on the same mission.  Perhaps, together, they can unearth the past their families and friends would rather remain buried.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValeria and Matías soon find trusting each other is as dangerous as the attraction they can't resist. Between their families’ mutual hatred, duplicitous witnesses, and insidious lies, and ruthless manipulations, exposing the real story will put their future on the line—and ignite revelations no one saw coming.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Lorena Hughes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“When an elaborate prank leads to tragedy, an extended family and close circle of friends will suffer myriad consequences for years to come . . . and yet, as in all great stories, love prevails. With her signature heart, crystalline imagery, and sympathetic characters, Hughes has a unique talent for transporting her readers to another time and place—and leaving them wanting more.”\u003cb\u003e—Juliet Blackwell\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author on \u003ci\u003eThe Night We Became Strangers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A gripping and deeply moving exploration of how fear, truth, and love collide, \u003ci\u003eThe Night We Became Strangers\u003c\/i\u003e masterfully weaves together historical tragedy and personal discovery in an unforgettable story that will stay with you long after the final satisfying page.” \u003cb\u003e—Rachael Herron\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A lush Ecuadoran cacao plantation is the setting for this imaginative historical drama filled with sibling rivalry and betrayals. Threaded throughout this dramatic family saga are descriptions of cocoa-making that will leave your mouth watering for chocolate.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An engrossing, suspenseful family saga filled with unpredictable twists and turns.”\u003cb\u003e —Chanel Cleeton\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNext Year in Havana \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“This novel by Ecuador-born-and-raised Hughes paints a vivid picture of 1920s Ecuador and Colombia…[that] appeal to readers who enjoy family conflict, historical details, and the exploration of lost love.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of the Valley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A juicy potboiler with a palpable sense of history.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of the Valley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sweepingly elegant.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMs. Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Passionate and suspenseful… a satisfying historical mystery set in a lush tropical land.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e STARRED REVIEW \u003c\/b\u003efor \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The many story lines connect the past and the present, and all converge to create a satisfying conclusion while cultural and historical facts reflecting this time and place are both clues and red herrings in Puri’s search. But it’s the wide range of engaging characters that will pull in most readers. For fans of historical fiction and works by Christina Baker Kline and Lisa Wingate.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of the Valley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Betrayal, secrets, and chocolate fuel this transporting page turner. Set amid the early 20th-century cacao boom, the novel gently comments on the confines of gender, while asking if goodness is innate or learned.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Richly captivating.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eWoman’s World \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Riveting…filled with rich imagery (and rich chocolate!), this story about a woman who never gives up on her dreams had me hooked from the start.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFirst for Women \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fascinating historical mystery.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePopSugar \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An engrossing mystery\/romance set in early 20th-century Ecuador and Spain… Fans of historicals will appreciate the descriptions of dress, local foods and customs, social stratification, and the cacao industry, a source of an economic boom and bust in early 20th-century Ecuador… As addictive as chocolate, this ends on a modern and satisfying note.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hughes portrays a small cast of characters while providing whodunit suspense and lots of background information on cacao plantations and insights into the way social classes are embodied in the production of chocolate. With an equal mix of historical fiction, dramatic family conflict, and mystery, this tale should please fans of Christina Baker Kline, Lisa Wingate, and Kate Quinn.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLorena Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of historical fiction, including \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of the Valley, The Spanish Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e and T\u003ci\u003ehe Sisters of Alameda Street\u003c\/i\u003e. Born and raised in Ecuador, she moved to the United States when she was eighteen. Her novels have earned acclaim from outlets including \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post, Ms. Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e PopSugar, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Daughter \u003c\/i\u003ewas an Amazon Editors' Pick, a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Marketplace \u003c\/i\u003eBuzz Books selection, and a Reading Group Choices Most Popular Books of the Year. Lorena lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and can be found online at Lorena-Hughes.com.","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233721823461,"sku":"NP9781496752451","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496752451.jpg?v=1767740729","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-night-we-became-strangers-isbn-9781496752451","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}