Alina García-Lapuerta

Recreating the Life of the Condesa de Merlin - Havana, Madrid, Paris

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7 May, 2014 by Alina Garcia-Lapuerta

If there is one book I look forward to reading in Autumn, it is La Belle Créole: The Cuban Countess Who Captivated Havana, Madrid, and Paris…. García-Lapuerta recounts the life of a fascinating women who epitomizes the rich cultural history of Cuba and its profound effect on Western Arts and Letters.

Charles Bane, Jr. Pushcart Prize nominated author of The Chapbook, Love Poems […]

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About the Author

Alina Garcia-Lapuerta

A Cuban American living in London and researching the life of a nineteenth century Cuban writer and socialite who spent most of her life in Europe…it makes sense somehow! [...]

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My Havana Journey

La Belle Créole’s Havana: A Walking Tour

Casa de las Beatas Cárdenas

This post is inspired by the possibility that many more people will be able to visit Cuba given the numerous discussions … [Read More...]

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Music

The Lost Song

Those who have seen the new book trailer for La Belle Créole have probably noticed the song performed throughout the … [Read More...]

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Research

Paris Avant – Searching for Mercedes’ Vanished World

Tuileries 1830s

After tracking Mercedes through the streets of old Havana, I thought that Paris would be a relatively easy task. After … [Read More...]

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