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    The Sisters of Alameda Street: A Novel
    The Sisters of Alameda Street: A Novel
    The Sisters of Alameda Street: A Novel

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    Audiobook9 hours

    The Sisters of Alameda Street: A Novel

    Written by Lorena Hughes

    Narrated by Aida Reluzco

    4.5/5

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    • Self-Discovery

    • Betrayal

    • Family Dynamics

    • Love & Relationships

    • Identity

    • Forbidden Love

    • Fish Out of Water

    • Secret Identity

    • Star-Crossed Lovers

    • Mistaken Identity

    • Hidden Identity

    • Enemies to Lovers

    • Love at First Sight

    • Family Drama

    • Prodigal Son

    • Deception

    • Personal Growth

    • Family Secrets

    • Social Expectations

    • Secrets & Lies

    About this audiobook

    When Malena Sevilla's tidy, carefully planned world collapses following her father’s mysterious suicide, she finds a letter--signed with an “A”--that reveals that her mother, who she thought dead, is very much alive in San Isidro, a quaint town tucked in the Andes Mountains. Intent on meeting her, Malena arrives at Alameda Street and meets four sisters who couldn’t be more different from one another, but who share one thing in common: all of their names begin with an A. To avoid a scandal, Malena assumes another woman’s identity and enters their home to discover the truth. Could her mother be Amanda, the iconoclastic widow who opens the first tango nightclub in a conservative town? Ana, the ideal housewife with a less-than-ideal past? Abigail, the sickly sister in love with a forbidden man? Or Alejandra, the artistic introvert scarred by her cousin’s murder? But living a lie will bring Malena additional problems, such as falling for the wrong man and loving a family she may lose when they learn of her deceit. Worse, her arrival threatens to expose long-buried secrets and a truth that may wreck her life forever. Set in 1960s Ecuador, The Sisters of Alameda Street is a sweeping story of how one woman’s search for the truth of her identity forces a family to confront their own past.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEverand Productions
    Release dateSep 14, 2021
    ISBN9781094424828
    The Sisters of Alameda Street: A Novel
    Author

    Lorena Hughes

    Lorena Hughes is the award-winning author of The Spanish Daughter and The Sisters of Alameda Street. Born and raised in Ecuador, she moved to the United States when she was eighteen. Her previous work has won first place at the 2011 Southwest Writers International Contest in the historical fiction category, earned an honorable mention at the 2012 Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition, and placed quarter-finalist in the 2014 Amazon Breakout Novel Award. Named one of 9 Rising Latina Authors You Don’t Want to Miss by HIP LATINA, she’s the coordinator of the UNM Writers Conference. Lorena lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and can be found online at Lorena-Hughes.com.  

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    Reviews for The Sisters of Alameda Street

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a delightful and enjoyable story with well-developed characters and an intriguing plot. The book is filled with twists and turns that keep readers engaged, and the narration is excellent. While some readers found the story to be convoluted and had difficulty keeping track of the many characters, overall, the book received positive reviews. It is recommended for those who enjoy romance, adventure, and tear-jerker stories. The book also incorporates elements of Ecuadorian culture, adding depth to the narrative. Overall, it is a well-written and captivating read.

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    • 4/5
      Family… to be reunited at the end and questions answered. It was a book that I just strolled through the story. Maybe the voice of the narrator lowered the anticipation??? I couldn’t really get into the book but, finished it anyway
    • 1/5
      A bit too confusing with all the characters. Couldn't finish because the narrator wasn't good either.
    • 4/5
      Complicated family relationships, spurned loves, and thwarted lives.
      An interesting story of a family and their secrets.
      I enjoyed the story, the characters, and the touch of tango.
      With our secrets and silly tabus, upholding outdated and hurtful traditions usually leads to never-ending heartbreak.
    • 5/5
      It was a lovely book. Loved the narration read with such feeling and compassion. A little complicated with all the names and characters but easy enough to follow
    • 5/5
      Engaging character development and story. Kept me guessing until the end. Great beach read! Hoping to find more from this author
    • 1/5
      Something grating about the way she reads. Couldn’t get beyond first few minutes.
    • 5/5
      I really liked this book. It was an easy listen and would make a great film or mini series. The characters were rounded and interesting and I liked the format of present day intertwined with the past.
    • 5/5
      Great story - a little confusing at times with so many characters.
    • 2/5
      This was way too convoluted a story. In the end, it seems like every single character had some crazy backstory. It just was a bit exhausting to follow and I didn’t find the ending that satisfying.
    • 4/5
      Lots of secrets, characters and twists. Very enjoyable all the way around.
    • 5/5
      The story has many twists and turns! And everywhere there are tiny details that are part of Ecuadorian culture: humitas and the New Years Eve activities for two examples. The readers pacing was great.
    • 4/5
      It was full of twists and turns, some a little convoluted, but it was just like a telenovela, lots of secrets and lies.
      I really enjoyed knowing the Platas sisters, very different from one another, all strong females. The main question about who Malena's mother was is kept a mystery practically until the end and I like a little mystery.
      I am from Argentina and my father loves tango, so the mention of the tangos I grew up listening to was a plus.
    • 4/5
      Beautiful but sad story. It works out in the end but a lot of lost opportunities to be happy. Also a lot of characters to keep track of, especially on audio book.
    • 5/5
      Such an intricately woven story, I really enjoyed it. And the narrator did such a great job telling the story too!
    • 5/5
      Lots of characters, lots of stories of relationships and marriages. The plot was interesting. Only in the end I found out what really happened. It was unexpected. It was nice to hear that some people did have happy ending. There were some who suffered too. It felt like watching a drama TV show. It was a bit hard to remember all the characters. Overall I liked it but it’s a bit sad. Narrator is great.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book. The story was a mystery the entire time untill the end.
    • 3/5
      This story was a bit too sad for me, I wish it wasn’t so much like a telenovela.
    • 5/5
      Well written and kept you on your toes kind of book. Beautiful chatecters and many stories into one
    • 5/5
      I loved this book from beginning to end! Such a delightful story about family.
    • 5/5
      Love it and love the narrator. It was a wonderful listen
    • 5/5
      The further I got into it, the more I liked it. Sometimes the suspense would get to me and I’d need to take a break but I always came back to it. The twists and turns were interesting and the author did a wonderful job with the way the plot unfolded.
    • 5/5
      Interessante, leve , bem narrado e bem escrito. Bom romance. Recomendo.
    • 5/5
      Great book that caught my attention immediately and kept me interested and intrigued the entire time. The characters and the storyline are well developed and grounded in human experience in a way that is relatable across cultural, societal, and temporal boundaries. Narrator is excellent as well!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Wow. A great book, kept me "glued to the page" or rather i never wanted to stop listening. Highly recommend. A great romance, adventure, tear jerker

      2 people found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Convoluted but good narration. Peeved about repeated mispronunciation of jewelry as joolery but other than that it was decent.
    • 5/5
      So good! Couldnt stop listening to this book! Narrator was perfection.
    • 2/5
      Too many characters to follow but nice story. May be it’s better in print vs audio

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    • 5/5
      This was amazing! Talk about love triangle. The writing style reminded me a lot of Next Year in Havana which is a book I love. Not a predictable story at all.
    • 5/5
      In the beginning , I started to wander why am I’m track by this, but I couldn’t put it dow. I’m so glad I didn’t put it down. Great book, a must read. Filled with surprising events.
    • 3/5
      I could not follow the names. I am sure I would have enjoyed it more if I could