The Road to Somorrostro

Beautiful, descriptive, and transporting.

J. Taylor, author of 'A Moment on the Lips'

A beautifully written story that shines a light on our human fragilities. I relished and reflected on every page.

Nic Winters, author of 'A Season to Kill'

This author took me on a powerful journey that I can still picture clearly, and I never wanted to emerge from this incredibly written book. Some people are born storytellers; Julia Slack is one of them.

M.K Wood, author of 'Piper's Pond'

Utterly captivating and wonderfully atmospheric. A perfect read for fans of Victoria Hislop and Kristin Hannah.

C. Maxwell, Book Reviewer

Barcelona 1966 - Even the darkest secrets won't stay buried forever

From Barcelona's old town to the gypsy shacks on Somorrostro beach, the intertwined destiny of two generations is unravelling.

Margarita Marquez's best friend has fallen in love with the mysterious Kiko. Uncharacteristically envious, Margarita yearns to meet someone to take her away from her mundane life and is thrilled when she meets a charming English artist.

Caught in the grip of alcohol dependence, Margarita's mother, Carmen, is struggling as her past comes back to haunt her. She must try to heal the rift with her daughter and support her when the unthinkable happens.

Born in Somorrostro, Santi Calaf is determined to follow his dreams of becoming a doctor and is mentored by an ancient gypsy healer. He's shocked when he discovers that she holds the key to the truth, and as her life ebbs away, the ghosts of Somorrostro can finally be laid to rest.

Reviews

Engrossing, beautiful, original. There are shades of Kristin Hannah and Elizabeth Gilbert in Julia Slack's writing. It's emotional drama, deftly switching between light and shade, which is a real skill ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Beautifully written story of forbidden love and family secrets. Fans of Victoria Hislop (like me) will love this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A wonderful story and so immersive. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Unbelievable that this is the author's first novel, as it reads like a Kristin Hannah classic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I felt the passion, tension, and sorrow within every page. Just glorious ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A wonderful story and so immersive. Absolutely loved it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you've ever been to Barcelona, you'll connect to all the places mentioned in the story. If not, you'll want to go! Devastated when the book finished⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐