When we first meet Charlotte, her Grandmother (Abuela) is a very poorly lady and has asked Charlotte to travel to Granada, where she spent her youth, to find out the truth behind an unsigned painting her father had given to her.
The story alternates between Abuela telling her story back in 1944 and the present day when Charlotte is trying to find out the truth of her Grandmother's past. A past which she has spoken very little off previously.
It's hardly a quick and easy journey for Charlotte given that she lives in Australia and she is torn between carrying out her Abuela's wishes and being by her side whilst she is so poorly. Little does she know how at home she will start feel in Granada, especially when she finds herself drawn to the charismatic Mateo.
Under The Spanish Stars is a lovely romantic read, but with a lot more depth than I was expecting, if I'm honest. The chemistry between the characters is very real and believable. Their stories are both heart-warming and heart-breaking at the same time. The story features a lot of Spanish history and the detailed descriptions of Flamenco are so full of passion. It was easy to picture the dancers and the musicians as they performed and I could almost feel the electricity in the room, as if I was there.
All sorts of family secrets are unravelled as Charlotte uncovers the truth, one which is especially devastating for Abuela. At the same time Charlotte finds herself imagining a future very different to the one she once saw herself living.
This is a captivating read which I am happy to recommend.
Many thanks to the author and publisher for my copy via Netgalley.

You'll actually learn something (I did) about flamenco and Spain while reading this nicely written romance. I liked both the Katarina and Charlotte strands and felt they came together nicely. The mysterious and oh so sexy Mateo is a good foil for Charlotte. THanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Try this one for a historical/modern novel set during the time of Franco. I look forward to more from Sinclair.

Two adventurous love stories set in different decades.
Beautifully descriptive narrative drives the story of Charlotte 's search for information about a painting tied to her grandmother 's secret past existence. Katarina lived in time of war as well as one of personal battles. Charlotte unknowingly is experiencing similar troubles in her present life.

This is a romantic journey to discovering past regrets and finding self and potential.
Well researched and presented to bring the attraction of Flamenco to life.
Resplendent with historical aspects and little known cultural disclosures.
A book to take you away from your regular life.