On a Night of a Thousand Stars

In "On a Night of a Thousand Stars," a young couple faces the beginning of Argentina's Dirty War in the 1970s, and a daughter seeks the truth twenty years later. The story explores relationships, morality, and identity during a tragic period in Argentinian history, and the desire for understanding and redemption in the face of tragedy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

In this captivating and deeply moving narrative, a young couple faces the onset of Argentina's Dirty War in the 1970s, while a daughter embarks on a quest for truth twenty years later. Set in New York in 1998, Santiago Larrea, a wealthy Argentine diplomat, enjoys a lavish summer polo match and soiree with his wife, Lila, and their daughter, Paloma. Everything seems perfect in their world until an unexpected guest from Santiago's university days arrives, shaking his usually unflappable demeanor. The woman's cryptic comments ignite Paloma's curiosity about her father's past, of which she knows little.

As the family travels to Buenos Aires for Santiago's appointment as the United Nations ambassador, Paloma is determined to uncover the truth about his life in the years leading up to the military dictatorship of 1976. With the help of a local university student, Franco Bonetti, an activist member of H.I.J.O.S., a group whose members are the children of the Disappeared, men and women forcibly disappeared by the state during Argentina's Dirty War, Paloma unearths a series of events that not only challenges her family and identity but also puts her life in danger.

On a Night of a Thousand Stars unfolds in a compelling fashion, delving into the complexities of relationships, morality, and identity during a turbulent period in Argentinian history. It explores the yearning for understanding and redemption that people seek in the face of tragedy. Through Paloma's journey, the novel sheds light on the devastating consequences of political violence and the enduring impact it has on individuals and families. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of truth and justice to heal wounds.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 232 x 156 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538720295