Publisher's Synopsis
In 1935, Miguel Navarro, in conflict with the Spanish Civil Guard, flees the Basque fishing village of Lekeitio to make a new start in Guernica, the centre of Basque culture and tradition. Within this isolated bastion of democratic values, Miguel finds more than a new life - he finds someone to live for. Miren Ansotegui is the charismatic and graceful dancer he meets there and the two discover a love they believe nothing can destroy... History and fiction merge in this novel about the resilience of family and love in the face of hardship. The bombing of Guernica by the Luftwaffe was, for the Basques, an attack on the soul of their ancient nation; for the world, it was an unprecedented crime against humanity.
