If One Day We Return

In her latest historical saga, bestselling author María Dueñas tells the compelling story of Cecilia Belmonte, an immigrant who escapes her impoverished Spanish village to seek a new life in Oran, a French Algerian city. Armed with stolen identity papers and the weight of her past, Cecilia endures grueling labor and numerous challenges as she transforms a small soap-making operation into a thriving enterprise. Set against the backdrop of World War II and the arrival of American soldiers, this emotionally gripping tale explores themes of resilience, courage, and the profound longing for home.