Two Lanterns

Book excerpt: Many years after a tragedy struck her life, Meilí faces a challenging decision: to find in her heart the forgiveness and the courage to look for her family or leave it all to dwell in the past. To accomplish it, she’ll rely in the support and friendship of Ana, an adventurous young Mexican girl who is visiting Beijing, thrilled to discover a culture and traditions very different from her own. However, that is not all Ana will find in China because, upon meeting Carlos, the cheeky Spanish boy that captivates her, a spark of love will ignite between them, which they will experience intensely. The author, Javier Allard, inspired by his own experience of having lived in Beijing, interweaves suspense, adventure, and romance in this novel, while inviting us to immerse ourselves in this peculiar culture, offering his readers a view into China’s day-to-day life, from its most emblematic settings up to its colorful nightlife! A story that will leave you wanting to take a flight and immediately go find a similar adventure!