{"product_id":"2940170659227","title":"Guernica: A Novel","description":"Calling to mind such timeless war-and-love classics as \u003ci\u003eCorelli's Mandolin\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe English Patient\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuernica\u003c\/i\u003e is a transporting novel that thrums with the power of storytelling and is peopled with characters driven by grit and heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1935, Miguel Navarro finds himself in conflict with the Spanish Civil Guard and flees the Basque fishing village of Lekeitio to make a new start in Guernica, the center of Basque culture and tradition. In the midst of this isolated bastion of democratic values, Miguel finds more than a new life-he finds someone to live for. Miren Ansotegui is a charismatic and graceful dancer who has her pick of the bachelors in Guernica, but she focuses only on the charming and mysterious Miguel. The two discover a love that war and tragedy cannot destroy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory and fiction merge seamlessly in this beautiful novel about the resilience of family, love, and tradition in the face of hardship. The bombing of Guernica was a devastating experiment in total warfare by the German Luftwaffe in the run-up to World War II. For the Basques, it was an attack on the soul of their ancient nation; for the world, it was an unprecedented crime against humanity. In his first novel, Boling reintroduces the event and paints his own picture of a people so strong, vibrant, and proud that they are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their values, their country, and their loved ones.","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100065415408,"sku":"2940170659227","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170659227_p0.jpg?v=1763715056","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170659227","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}