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Margaret: from Newton to Nerja
The inspiration for this novel was the magnificent caves in Nerja, Spain.
About from Newton to Nerja (pronounced Nerha)
Soon after finding her husband in a compromising position, Margaret takes off
for Nerja, Spain. This fast-paced novel builds sexual tension and suspense as Margaret rebuilds her inner core which eroded during an 18 year marriage. As romance blooms, readers will enjoy Margaret’s adventures from the area in and around Boston to Nerja, Spain with stopovers in Madrid, Toledo, Avila, Escorial, Grenada, across the Costa del Sol and into Gibraltar.
Experience a wide swath of from the hills of the white towns to the depths of a mammoth cave; to the seashore and the sea; from museums to cathedrals to cafes. Woven throughout this well-researched book, the author shares in-depth information regarding Spain’s wonderful art, wine, cheese, cuisine and, particularly, olive oil and the olive oil industry in Spain and worldwide.
The cast of characters is not overwhelming, and each character is fully crafted.
Margaret’s sense of humor, warmth, exuberance, ability to question her long-held beliefs and actions, her excellent parenting and teaching skills along with her love of physical activity resonate throughout the story. Those who have read it have enjoyed “the ride.”
About from Newton to Nerja (pronounced Nerha)
Soon after finding her husband in a compromising position, Margaret takes off
for Nerja, Spain. This fast-paced novel builds sexual tension and suspense as Margaret rebuilds her inner core which eroded during an 18 year marriage. As romance blooms, readers will enjoy Margaret’s adventures from the area in and around Boston to Nerja, Spain with stopovers in Madrid, Toledo, Avila, Escorial, Grenada, across the Costa del Sol and into Gibraltar.
Experience a wide swath of from the hills of the white towns to the depths of a mammoth cave; to the seashore and the sea; from museums to cathedrals to cafes. Woven throughout this well-researched book, the author shares in-depth information regarding Spain’s wonderful art, wine, cheese, cuisine and, particularly, olive oil and the olive oil industry in Spain and worldwide.
The cast of characters is not overwhelming, and each character is fully crafted.
Margaret’s sense of humor, warmth, exuberance, ability to question her long-held beliefs and actions, her excellent parenting and teaching skills along with her love of physical activity resonate throughout the story. Those who have read it have enjoyed “the ride.”
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2014
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August 13, 2020
Suspenseful Summer Romance in Spain
If you’re looking for a great summer read, this is the book for you. Set in Andalusia, Spain, Margaret has left Newton, Massachusetts to pursue a new life—one without her cheating husband. After so many years of a stifling marriage, she is now free to be herself and in so doing, meets the love of her life. The descriptions of the quaint town of Nerja where she has rented a house will leave you wanting to be there. Through her eyes, we relive all her adventures and fears. There is also someone stalking her, The writer has done a fabulous job of presenting her life and it’s many ups and downs. Highly recommend.
If you’re looking for a great summer read, this is the book for you. Set in Andalusia, Spain, Margaret has left Newton, Massachusetts to pursue a new life—one without her cheating husband. After so many years of a stifling marriage, she is now free to be herself and in so doing, meets the love of her life. The descriptions of the quaint town of Nerja where she has rented a house will leave you wanting to be there. Through her eyes, we relive all her adventures and fears. There is also someone stalking her, The writer has done a fabulous job of presenting her life and it’s many ups and downs. Highly recommend.
June 2, 2016
I met the very sweet author of this book while traveling in France. The night we had dinner, I bought the book for my Kindle. I really loved the story, the characters, and the description of the places in Spain. The chapters when Margaret talks about her boys and how much they mean to her really hit home because I, too, have two boys that mean the world to me. Like Margaret, I always prioritized being a mother over everything else. As much as I liked Tomas, I was rooting for Margaret as an individual more than Margaret as part of a couple. I liked watching her develop strength and relay on resources she didn't know she had. OThe ending didn't disappoint and left enough speculation for a sequel which I would happily read.
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