Inside the Humidor (Paperback)

by Lydia M. Kordalewski (Author)
Key Phrases: cigar shop, Maxim Fidel, Dominican Republic, United States (more...)

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Product Description
Lydia M. Kordalewski cigar fantasy traces the tragedies and triumphs of four generations coming from the Canary Islands and settling in Cuba in the late 1800's and controlling the cigar dynasty. Choosing not to join the revolution in Cuba, Julio Sharkey flees to Miami with his family and grandfather's humidor via the Dominican Republic to find the American dream. Settling in Florida, Julio builds his cigar dynasty so his sons can have a successful future. But when the oldest son, Victor grows up, he gains his own power and through his greed slips into the dangerous world of drugs leading him into committing murder, rape, dealing with crooked cops and eventually destroying the entire Sharkey dynasty. The second son, Cole, an attorney and Cigar Bar owner lives by the rule of family comes first over everything, remains the good son and stays loyal to his family. And the younger son, Winston, confused throughout his life, changes his lifestyles several times only to find out someone had been hiding a family secret. The reader will find that the Sharkey family lives in a secret underworld of power, lust, greed, betrayal and deception.But at the end, the author casts a special light of love Inside the humidor.

About the Author
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lydia Maria Kordalewski started writing at an early age. She has written numerous articles for the Polish American Journal, Polish News, Jewish StarTimes and other publications. She has traveled extensively abroad and now resides in Miami.

Product Details

• Paperback: 102 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation (May 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1436335140
• ISBN-13: 978-1436335140
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,575,027 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, August 11, 2008

By	Ruth F. Pierce (south pasadena, california United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved this book, I could picture in my mind's eye every character, location, and could hear the dialogue. I passed it to family members after I was done, and they all enjoyed it.
Looking forward to my trip to Miami next month!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great action packed story!!, June 11, 2008

By	Bradford Colby - See all my reviews

I was looking for books related to cigars and stumbled upon this book. This book completely transformed me into the story and the lives of the characters. I could not put it down during my flight to L.A. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a short read to take your mind into a world of twists and turns in what seems to be a real life story. The ending will surprise you...enough said...before I knew it my plane had landed.