Description

Dreams of the Alhambra transports readers to Spain, weaving together the story of a modern Canadian student seeking escape from trauma and a 15th-century Moorish princess facing betrayal and ambition; two stories intertwined across time in a richly layered tale of history, romance, and intrigue. Woven across timelines, these parallel journeys explore memory, identity, and the forces that shape us. From sun-drenched landscapes to shadowed palace corridors, the novel immerses readers in a world of historical intrigue, romance, and subtle magical realism.

About the Author:
Karen Barrow is an award-winning author of atmospheric historical fiction and suspense. Her debut novel, Palmyra, winner of the 2024 Whistler Independent Book Award for Fiction, has received global recognition as a finalist for the Guernica Prize, the Page Turner Awards, and the Eric Hoffer Award. Blending Caribbean Gothic suspense with literary depth, Palmyra unfolds on a remote cocoa estate in Trinidad, where the arrival of a charismatic young stranger sets in motion a haunting chain of events with repercussions that echo across generations. Her follow-up novel, Dreams of the Alhambra, expands her range into dual-timeline storytelling, transporting readers between modern-day Spain and the 15th century in a richly layered exploration of love, identity, and resilience, infused with subtle magical realism. Born in Trinidad and based in British Columbia, Canada, Barrow draws on her cultural heritage and international experiences to craft vivid, immersive fiction. You can follow her at https://www.kamabarrow.org/

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