Letters From the Andes
by Elena Bell
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Pub Date 28 Jul 2024 | Archive Date 22 Aug 2025
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Description
Renée Martin, a 22-year-old Canadian, is stuck in a monotonous job and grieving her grandfather's death. When Sergio, her friend from Ecuador, invites her to the Andes, she seizes the chance for adventure. Imagining jaguars, jungles, and volcanic peaks, Renée leaves for Ecuador with just a small backpack and her grandfather’s red corduroy shirt.
On arrival, Renée is welcomed by Sergio’s struggling family and becomes immersed in their culture. Her bond with Sergio deepens as they explore Incan legends and Chilean folk music, navigating the dangers of Quito’s Old Town together - but someone is on their way to disrupt their growing connection...
Letters from the Andes is a profound tale of love, loss, and the search for identity against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s South America. Renée and Sergio’s intertwined destinies echo the timeless quest for meaning and the hope of finding one's true path.
A Note From the Publisher
lena Bell was born in Canada, studied in Quebec, travelled in South America, and now lives in England.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781805149798 |
| PRICE | £2.99 (GBP) |
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Average rating from 4 members
Featured Reviews
Diane J, Reviewer
Letters from the Andes by Elena Bell ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I feel like this was more of Renee's journey, memoir rather than fiction. Which I personally liked but many others left lower ratings. Hopefully you will pick it up and form your own opinions.
At times I felt like she was talking to me personally in her letters. The hardships she witnessed.
Thank you Troubador Publishing Ltd., and Net Galley for the advanced copy of this book.
Hannah V, Reviewer
I wanted to read 'Letters From the Andes' because of the unique portrayal of 1970s South America in women's fiction, and on this Elena Bell delivers. Having a young Canadian woman witness the hardships and hope found in late-20th century Ecuador is fascinating. However, Renée and Sergio's motivations and choices are jarring to me. I will not be finishing the book. If you enjoy reading culturally rich and socially complex stories, then I recommend this book to you.
Special thanks to the Publisher, Troubador Publishing Ltd., and Net Galley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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