In A Stranger on the Couch, acclaimed author Xavier Bosch explores a poignant story about love, history, and family secrets. In 1940s Paris, Margaux’s life is upended when her lover is arrested, and her photo appears in Nazi propaganda, damaging her family’s reputation. Decades later, in 2008, Margaux lives in a retirement home, and her granddaughter Barbara rents out a room in their old apartment to make ends meet. When Barbara finds a stranger, Roger, on her couch, his curiosity as a photographer leads to the discovery of buried family secrets. A snowstorm traps them together, offering unexpected opportunities for change. Alternating between past and present, Bosch’s bestseller weaves historical fiction with romance and intrigue, captivating readers with its emotional depth and compelling characters.
Publisher: Amazon Crossing (January 1, 2025); Pages: 414 pages; ISBN-13: 978-1662520815; ASIN: B0CT4CGPMX
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Author biography: Xavier Bosch is a renowned Catalan-Spanish author from Barcelona, with nine novels and two short-story collections. He has won prestigious awards like the Sant Jordi (2009) and Ramon Llull (2015). His work, including Algú com tu, has been translated into seven languages. Bosch is also a respected journalist, radio and TV personality, and sports specialist, particularly on Barcelona Football Club. He has directed two classical music documentaries and is a full member of the Acadèmia de la Llengua Catalana. Instagram @xavibosch67
Summary: In A Stranger on the Couch, Barbara uncovers family secrets when a stranger, Roger, stays in her late grandmother’s apartment. The story alternates between WWII Paris and 2008, blending love and history.