Description
'It was inevitable: the scent of bitter almonds always reminded him of the fate of unrequited love'
Fifty-one years, nine months and four days have passed since Fermina Daza rebuffed hopeless romantic Florentino Ariza's impassioned advances and married Dr Juvenal Urbino instead. During that half-century, Florentino has fallen into the arms of many delighted women, but has loved none but Fermina.
When Fermina's husband is killed trying to retrieve his pet parrot from a mango tree, Florentino seizes his chance to declare his enduring love. But can young love find new life in the twilight of their lives?
A classic story of enduring love from the Nobel Prize–winning author.
Endorsements
'The most important writer of fiction in any language' — Bill Clinton
'An exquisite writer, wise, compassionate and extremely funny' — Sunday Telegraph
'An amazing celebration of the many kinds of love between men and women' — The Times
More Like This
