Rose of Cuba

This is a classic love story about a former slave and a young socialite. Francisco Santo and Margaret Pennington meet in Key West. They fall in love, and plan to get married. But, Margaret''s family disapproves. They want their daughter to marry Jonathan Peabody, the richest and most influential man in Key West. The Rose of Cuba is a tribute to the power of love, and will capture the readers attention from the very first page.This poignant love story never ceases to amaze the reader with its complex structure and shocking turn of events. Lou DeCaro has once again crafted a novel that is an absolute must read. - Ray Buurma