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2000s: Remember your first day in a new job? This is not a good day for Harvey
Bueno: The Cantabria American School series #1
What you need to know before your trail
Harvey Jones is thrilled when he gets an interim headmaster position at a small American private school in northern Spain. He’s only got a year’s contract but that’s only because he has little experience. Told if ihe proves himself, the opportunities are there.
He has a few personal reasons for wanting his time in Spain to go well – this is the country that his brother loved, before he passed away.
His time here however is far from easy – it’s as those some one wants to sabotage this time here. But he’s keen to find out more about the city, his job and his past.
Travel Guide
Santander
Christy chose Santander as the setting for her novel thanks to her friend Blanca who was from Santander and invited her to stay
“As we walked the cobblestone streets, I was fascinated with this ancient port city, its neat little beaches, majestic mountains and quaint streets, and thus when I had to think of where to set my novel, Santander was an easy choice. Blanca also took me to visit some of the neighboring villages, which the characters in my novel also visit. One village that did not make it into my book is Santillana del Mar, otherwise known as the city of three lies: it is neither Santi(holy) llana (flat) or del mar (on the coast.) But it’s definitely worth seeing the next time you are in the neighborhood of Santander.”
This is the city which gave the world sidra, that wonderful apple wine that my characters love and I miss. Oh the sidrerias they have there–something I wish we could get here!
The author also discovered recipes of typical dishes and sweets from Santander which made it into her novel and evoke the feel and taste of the city even more!
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Bueno: The Cantabria American School series #1
Author/Guide: Christy Esmahan Destination: Santander, Bilbao Departure Time: 2000s
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