The Road to Somorrostro

'A gripping and finely crafted tale of identity and the connection with our past.'Celia Walden author & journalist for The Telegraph.. 'Beautiful descriptive and transporting.'J. Taylor author of 'A Moment on the Lips.'. 'A beautifully written story that shines a light on our human fragilities. I relished and reflected on every page.'Nic Winters author of 'A Season to Kill.'. 'A wonderful historical novel set against the backdrop of 1960s Barcelona about three unforgettable women braving the storms of life.''Eva Alton Award-winning author.. 'This author took me on a powerful journey that I can still picture clearly and I never wanted to emerge from this incredibly written book. Some people are born storytellers; Julia Slack is one of them.'M.K Wood author.. Barcelona 1966—Even the darkest secrets won't stay buried forever.. From Barcelona's old town to the gypsy camp on Somorrostro beach the intertwined destiny of two generations is unravelling.. Margarita is desperate to escape the shame of being the daughter of an alcoholic. Finding love in the wrong place sets off a chain of events that will spin her world on its axis.Caught in the grip of alcohol dependence her mother Carmen is struggling as the past threatens to drag her under. She must try to heal the rift with her daughter and support her before the unthinkable happens.The stigma of being born in Somorrostro fuels Santi Calaf’s determination to become a doctor. He is shocked when hediscovers his mentor an ancient gypsy healer holds the key to the truth and as her life ebbs away the ghosts of Somorrostro can finally be laid to rest. Perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop Javier Ruiz Zafon and Kristin Hannah.. Reader Reviews. 'Engrossing beautiful and original. There are shades of Kristin Hannah and Elizabeth Gilbert in Julia Slack’s writing without it seeming like she’s imitating them. It’s emotional drama deftly switching between light and shade which is a real skill.' ?????. 'It’s a beautifully written story of forbidden love and generations-old family secrets set in 1960’s Barcelona. Fans of Victoria Hislop (like me) will love this book.' ?????. 'Beautiful captivating book. It’s made me put Barcelona on my bucket list!' ?????. 'This is a breathtaking debut novel that takes you on a powerful journey into the lives and secrets of Somorrostro. Unbelievable that this is the author's first novel as it reads like a Kristin Hannah classic. ?????. 'I think I felt every emotion while reading this book. A really fantastic read.' ?????. 'I felt the passion tension and sorrow within every page. Just glorious.' ?????. 'A wonderful story and so immersive. Absolutely loved it!' ?????. 'What a brilliantly written novel. Engaging intriguing and exciting. Julia Slack brings Barcelona into full vibrant colour.' ?????. 'This tale of family betrayal set in 1960's Barcelona had me captivated from the beginning.' ?????. 'If you've ever been to Barcelona you'll connect to all the places mentioned in the story! If not you'll want to go! Devastated when the book finished! ?????. 'Utterly captivating and wonderfully atmospheric. Aperfect read for fans of Victoria Hislop and Kristin Hannah.' ?????. . .