Meet Me Under The Ombu Tree (CH) - Hardcover

Montefiore, Santa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0708993338 ISBN 13: 9780708993330

Publisher: Charnwood Crown, 2002

Synopsis

Sofia Solanas grows up on a magnificent ranch in the middle of the Argentine pampa. Spoilt, wilful, resourceful and proud, Sofia is loved by all around her. All, that is, except her Irish mother, Anna, who punishes her daughter for her own sense of alienation and inadequacy while doting on her sons. Then Sofia embarks on a passionate love affair that can only bring shame upon the family. When Anna discovers the relationship, she is horrified and sends Sofia away to Europe, inadvertently exiling her from her family and the man she loves for over twenty years. And then a family tragedy calls Sofia home...

About this title

About the Author

Santa Montefiore was born in England in 1970 to an Anglo-Argentine mother, and read Spanish and Italian at Exeter University. She lives in London with her husband, the historian Simon Sebag Montefiore, and their children, Lily and Sasha. Visit Santa's website at www.santamontefiore.co.uk

Review

The descriptions of Argentina are fascinating, there is enough of a sprinkling of politics to keep readers on their toes and, as ever, the predicament of star-crossed lovers is the stuff of delicious escapism.' -- Sunday Times 'A brilliant first novel and a classic piece of storytelling.' -- OK Magazine 'ambitious ... contains all the basic ingredients of a satisfying saga. It is impossible not to root for Sofia.' -- Sunday Telegraph 'All the ingredients of a classic romantic read - thwarted love, exotic locations and lifestyles of the rich and famous.' -- Daily Mail 'Plenty of intrigue and passion.' -- Birmingham Evening Mail 'An impressive debut. Intelligent and well researched.' -- Hampshire Chronicle 'All the ingredients for a big romantic read -- keep a box of tissues handy.' -- Woman

Edition details

• Publisher: Charnwood Crown
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0708993338
• ISBN 13: 9780708993330
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 600