Maria Duenas

The Octavia Books Book Club invites you to a discussion of The time in between by Maria Duenas, the inspiring story of a seemingly ordinary woman who uses her talent and courage to transform herself - first into a prestigious couturier, and then into an undercover agent for the Allies during World War II. The Octavia Books Book Club meets at 10:30AM on the 3rd Saturday morning of each month (except December) and is open to book lovers. Please feel welcome to join us!

Location: Street: 513 Octavia St City: New Orleans, Province: Louisiana Postal Code: 70115-2055 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Tuesday, August 21, 7:00 p.m. El tiempo entre costuras by María Dueñas

La joven modista Sira Quiroga abandona el Madrid agitado de los meses previos al alzamiento arrastrada por el amor desbocado hacia un hombre a quien apenas conoce. Con él se instala en Tánger, una ciudad exótica y vibrante donde todo puede suceder. Incluso la traición.

Sola, desubicada y cargada de deudas ajenas, Sira se traslada a Tetuán, capital del Protectorado Español en Marruecos. Gracias a la ayuda de nuevas amistades forjará una nueva identidad y logrará poner en marcha un taller de alta costura en el que atenderá a clientas de orígenes lejanos y presentes insospechados. A partir de entonces, con los ecos de la guerra europea resonando en la distancia, el destino de Sira queda ligado al de un puñado de carismáticos personajes que la empujarán hacia un inesperado compromiso en el que las artes de su oficio ocultarán algo mucho más arriesgado.

Location: Street: 1010 El Camino Real City: Menlo Park, Province: California Postal Code: 94025-4349 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

About the Author:

María Dueñas holds a PhD in English Philology and is a currently professor at the University of Murcia. She has also taught at American universities, is the author of several academic articles, and has participated in various educational, cultural, and editorial projects. The time in between is Dueñas’ first novel, and is a #1 bestseller in her native Spain. She is busy working on her second.

Book:

The time in between is the inspiring international bestseller of a seemingly ordinary woman who uses her talent and courage to transform herself first into a prestigious couturier and then into an undercover agent for the Allies during World War II.

What: Maria Duenas will discuss and sign The time in between, her newest novel.

When: Saturday, July 14, 3:00 p.m.

Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079

Admission: This event is free and open to the public. In order to meet Maria Duenas for book personalization, please purchase The time in between from Blue Willow Bookshop.

A limited number of autographed copies of Maria’s books will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, but would like a personalized copy of her book, please call us before the event at (281) 497-8675.

Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)