Days after graduation, Betsabé Ruiz’s life in New York is turning out to be nothing less than cinematic. Although her first job at a white-shoe, Wall Street investment bank is the opportunity of a lifetime, she is not prepared for the magnitude of the wealth swirling about her, nor the long hours and close quarters that infuse her professional relationships with intimacy. And like all great films, Betsabé’s New York dream comes with a twist that challenges her, causing her to find a balance between where she came from and where she’s going.
A modern-day retelling of the legend of Bathsheba and David, Daughter of a Promise is narrated in the retrospective as a letter to Betsabé’s unborn son, Sol. This novel passes down wisdom while relaying Betsabé’s coming of age. It is a reminder that deep-seated forces such as desire and love are complicated yet timeless.
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DAUGHTER OF A PROMISE
- From the Publisher
September 1, 2023
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