Alina Garcia-Lapuerta Books

Alina García-Lapuerta shares a strong bond with her subject, Mercedes Santa Cruz y Montalvo, La Belle Créole, through both their shared birthplace and the experience of living across different cultures. Her work often explores themes of identity and cultural collision, offering readers deep insight into the complexities of living between worlds. Through her literary exploration, she examines how environment shapes our perceptions and our places within them. Via her engaging prose, she brings to life the intangible essence of the cross-cultural experience and its impact on the human spirit.