Whispers from Varadero - Couverture souple

Wong, Janice

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1069575100 ISBN 13 : 9781069575104

Editeur : Janice Wong Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Whispers from Varadero is a heart-stirring short story inspired by true events, exploring the quiet, unforgettable connection between a Canadian city planner and a kind-hearted Cuban man she meets abroad. When Janelle escapes the relentless pace of Toronto for a solo birthday getaway in Varadero, she expects nothing more than sun-soaked stillness and silence. But a brief, chance encounter with Amador - a poetic soul navigating the economic weight and emotional quiet of life in Cuba sparks a bond that lingers far beyond her departure.

Through voice notes, small gestures, and shared glances beneath Caribbean sunsets, their connection deepens across distance and language. What begins as a fleeting interaction transforms into a meditation on longing, presence, and the unspoken stories that connect two people across cultures, countries, and quiet lives. Set between the realities of Havana and the hum of Toronto streetcars, Whispers from Varadero is a tender portrait of emotional intimacy, resilience, and the truths we carry with us but never a permanent goodbye.

For readers who believe not all love stories need happy endings, just honest ones.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Janice Wong is an urban planner and writer based in Toronto, Canada. She holds a Master of Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography and GIS from the University of Toronto. With a deep interest in how people connect across borders, she blends storytelling with place, memory, and lived experience. Whispers from Varadero is her debut short story, inspired by real events and quiet moments of cross-cultural connection.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Janice Wong Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1069575100
• ISBN 13: 9781069575104
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 30
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible