Description: What We Become (Signed) Author: Arturo Perez-Reverte Title: What We Become (Signed) Publication: New York: Atria Books, 2016 Edition: First Printing Description: 453. From the publisher: "In 1928, aboard the Cap Polonioâ€"a lavish transatlantic cruise ship bound for Buenos Airesâ€"Max Costa locks eyes with Mecha Inzunza across the first-class ballroom They are an unlikely match He is a thief, sleek and refined, hired to dance with unaccompanied passengers She is the elegant wife of an accomplished composer, accustomed only to luxury But as they embrace in a fiery tango, a steamy and dangerous love affair ignitesâ€"following them from the ship's gentle sways in the Atlantic night to the seedy decadence of Buenos Aires Yet as quickly as their affair begins, the two lovers are torn apart In Nice, 1937, Max and Mecha's lives intersect for a second time and they rekindle their dalliance with ease But in the wake of a perilous mission gone awry, Mecha looks after her charming paramour until a deadly encounter with a Spanish spy forces Max to flee Decades later in Sorrento at the height of the Cold War, Max once again runs into troubleâ€"and Mecha Their attraction is undeniable but with KGB agents on Max's trail, the small glimmer of hope is becoming increasingly dim A mesmerizing tale of love and adventure, espionage and honor, What We Become is Arturo Pérez-Reverte at his finest, with elegant prose reminiscent of his beloved novel, The Club Dumas Sweeping through time and across borders, What We Become proves that love, much like a great novel, is timeless and enduring" "Pérez-Reverte summons the romantic spirit of an old black-and-white movie: impossibly glamorous, undeniably wistful" â€" Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"An intoxicating entertainment, pulsing with life"â€" Booklist (starred review)"Sparkling with witty dialogue, this elegantly translated thriller is enthusiastically recommended to sophisticated readers and those who wish to be" â€" Library Journal (starred review) This copy is essentially new, unread, with no marks or damage at all Unclipped DJ is in a mylar protective cover Signed by the author on the title page453 pp. As New / Fine. Seller ID: AA1996 Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 24.95 USD
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Author: Arturo Perez-Reverte
Publisher: Atria Books
Year Printed: 2016
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
