Bir Zamanlar

<p><em>Bir Zamanlar</em> delves into the life of María José García Cortés the only child of María Victoria and José Felipe. The family of three left their hometown of Murcia Spain under mysterious circumstances and settled in New York City before María José learned to crawl. </p><p>She grew up loved pampered and protected by her upper-middle class family... then María José experiences a devastating loss that leaves her questioning if her existence is even worthwhile.</p><p>Her young daughter Mari-Car remained as the only ray of light in the darkness of the abyss that engulfed her. Will that small ray of hope be enough for María José to let go of the hand of hopelessness and despair and hang on to faith and courage or has the crushing loss left irreparable damage? Will she be able to pick up the pieces and put them together as in the Japanese art of <em>Kintsugi</em>? </p><p>This is her story. </p><p><em>Bir Zamanlar</em> explores themes of love passion beauty loss and the power of culture beliefs and traditions. The novel will resonate with those drawn to powerful characters especially female ones who while respecting mores are not afraid to challenge them.</p>