Set on the eve of World War II, Fado and Night Flights follows Eliza Bennett, a London actress who honors her late father's wish by traveling to Lisbon to find her Portuguese family. Bright, curious and full of theatrical dreams, Eliza discovers unfamiliar roots, unexpected friendships and a tender romance that stretches across borders. This warm, evocative historical novel blends music, stagecraft and the hum of a city caught between past and change, exploring belonging, memory and the choices that shape a young woman's life. Rich period detail and gently suspenseful moments make this a moving, character-driven read for fans of evocative historical fiction and intimate coming-of-age stories.
Set on the eve of World War II, Fado and Night Flights follows Eliza Bennett, a London actress who honors her late father's wish by traveling to Lisbon to find her Portuguese family. Bright, curious and full of theatrical dreams, Eliza discovers unfamiliar roots, unexpected friendships and a tend...