The Secret Keeper: A gripping and emotional World War 2 novel, inspired by true events by Siobhan Curham

Author:Siobhan Curham [Curham, Siobhan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781803145747
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: 2022-07-26T16:00:00+00:00

Any apprehension I was feeling about watching a bullfight dissolves within minutes. The whole experience is so gripping, I find it strangely soothing. Watching each of the matadors take their turn dancing with death makes me reflect on my experience in Barcelona, fighting off my attacker. The bullfights seem strangely symbolic of the fact that all over Europe, people are fighting against a wild beast for their right to exist. I’m proud to be a part of that fight.

The matador with the top billing, Juanito Belmonte, is particularly inspiring and I’m unable to contain my excitement when he comes back from what looks like certain death, and I leap to my feet, screaming my relief. Even when Santiago grabs me in a celebratory hug, I’m unable to stop smiling.

“So, how does Belmonte measure up to your Mexican fighters back home?” Santiago asks as we prepare to leave.

“Hmm, he’s almost as good,” I reply.

Santiago grins. “Well, before this night is over, I hope to have won a victory for Madrid. Let’s go to El British.”

“El British?”

“The British Institute. My friend Walter has organized a night of flamenco and Romani guitars. Something you don’t get back at home in Mexico.”

I smile at him and nod. It’s only when we’re back in Javier’s car that I remember my father telling me about the flamenco dancers he liked to watch as a kid. Does Santiago really not know that they love flamenco in Mexico or is he trying to trap me? I shoot him a sideways glance and catch him smiling at me. Hopefully, my cover story remains intact, but I need to be more careful.

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