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Gracianna by Trini Amador

3/15/2014

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"Every Basque marriage should have two elements,...one spouse must be a lover and the other, a fighter."

In her relationship, Gracianna is the fighter.  Born in the Pyrenees and bred to be strong-willed and resourceful, Gracianna decides that she would like to go to America.  In order to build up funds for passage overseas, Gracianna finds work at a restaurant in Paris.  The man she loves, Juan and her sister, Constance, soon follow her there even though war is breaking out.  The city becomes occupied by Nazi forces and Gracianna finds herself face to face with a drunk Nazi alone at night.  What happens next, will change Gracianna's life and history.

This is a fictional story, but based on recollections of the author's great-grandmother.  When he was four, Trini Amador was visiting his great-grandmother, Gracianna's house and came out carrying a German Luger.  Now, Trini digs into the story behind the weapon.  I was definitely transported while reading this story, there were great descriptions and great quotes from the Basque.  Gracianna's missions with the Resistance kept me intrigued as well as her more personal relationship with Juan.  Gracianna's strong and introspective character was inspiring; the relationship with her sister and her willingness to do anything to save her was another aspect to the story that made it great.  I am amazed at Gracianna's story and legacy, a great read for anyone.

This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.

3 Comments
Ashley @ Closed the Cover link
4/18/2014 06:54:32 am

I loved this book! I thought it was a really great historical fiction inspired by his family. I had never seen the trailer though so thanks for sharing that with your review.

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Ellen Wenz
6/2/2014 11:37:42 am

I would like to read this book and I love your blog. My problem is after you post the book can you post the author it is very hard to see what the author is.

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Stephanie
6/2/2014 12:09:10 pm

No problem Ellen! This author is Trini Amador. Here is the book website: http://www.gracianna.com/gracianna-the-book
and the amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/Gracianna-Trini-Amador/dp/1608325709

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