Deeper than the Ocean

By: Mirta Ojito

Narrated by: Kim Ramirez

A moving multigenerational novel about the enduring power of a mother’s love, the ripple effect of secrets, and the strength of family bonds from a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

One hundred years after the shipwreck of the Valbanera, known to history as the “poor man’s Titanic,” Mara Denis gets an assignment to report on the Canary Islands, where her ancestors lived before they moved to Cuba. Unexpectedly, she discovers that the grandmother her mother cherished was listed among the dead of the Valbanera, years before Mara’s mother was even born. This fateful twist changes everything Mara thought she knew about her family and herself, and sends her on a quest to find the truth. If her great grandmother is a ghost, who is she and where did she come from?

In spare, beautiful writing, the author transports the reader to the Canary Islands and Cuba in the early part of the twentieth century and New York and Key West in the present. This is an epic tale of a young woman’s passion for her beloved, as well as the redeeming power of family secrets at last uncovered.

This moving, sweeping novel is perfect for fans of Isabel Allende, Julia Alvarez, and Kristin Hannah.

Beautifully written

grounded in history and personal memories travels over a century and back and forth across the Atlantic seamlessly.

Beautifully layered and written

Complex and simply enjoyable at the same time. Beautifully written with layers of history and imaginative interweaving of characters and generations.

The vivid details

The descriptions were very real and vivid while painting distinct pictures to complement the story.

Interesting story

I was so drawn into the story from the first chapter. Loved traveling with the author to the different parts of the world.
Heart breaking yet hopeful at the same time.

Beautiful

A lovely story of family, love and courage. Wonderful writing. An excellent tale, well told.