Malhado Storms

On the beautifully moody Galveston Island, Ms. Sandovici effortlessly weaves three simultaneous stories. Readers will be captivated by this modern ghost story with its timeless tale, ethereal language, and complex characters. The author explores the theme of history repeating itself and how connections between generations are recognized against a backdrop of violent nature and dreamlike landscapes.

"Three women, three great storms, and one haunted house filled with forbidden love and thwarted ambitions. Prepare to be swept away by Sandovici's exploration of Galveston Island's tumultuous history in this tale of interconnected lives across time," said Donna Dechen Birdwell, author of NOT KNOWING.

In September 2008, on Galveston Island, Texas, Katie finds herself in her family's mansion on Broadway, facing the impending Hurricane Ike with her parents and boyfriend. Despite the rumors of the house being haunted by the spirits of two young women who perished in past hurricanes, Katie remains skeptical. One woman died during Hurricane Carla in 1961, while the other fell victim to the Great Storm of 1900.

As the storm approaches, Katie's fears grow - not of ghosts, but of the monstrous hurricane, her perceived lack of talent as a painter, and the possible demise of her relationship. Through the whispers of the past, Katie begins to see the parallels between her own life and that of the women who met tragic fates in the mansion.

Through different timelines, Storms of Malhado tells a tale of Galveston's history, highlighting its perilous nature, sense of isolation, resilience, nostalgia, and capacity for reinvention. Galveston Island emerges as a character in itself, reflecting the contradictions of being both insular and open to the world, much like the characters whose lives intersect in the mansion.

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