Lorena Hughes is a bestselling and award-winning author, who has written several historical fiction novels, including "The Sisters of Alameda Street" and "The Spanish Daughter." Hughes was born and raised in Ecuador, where she developed a love for storytelling and history. At the age of eighteen, she moved to the United States to pursue higher education in fine arts and mass communication & journalism.
Hughes' work has been praised by critics and readers alike, with Publishers Weekly describing it as "as addictive as chocolate," and The Washington Post calling it "imaginative historical drama filled with sibling rivalry and betrayals." Her novel "The Spanish Daughter" has received particular acclaim, being named an Amazon Editors' Pick and a Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books Selection.
In addition to her success as a novelist, Hughes has also worked as a journalist, editor, and graphic designer. She has a passion for researching and exploring the past, and her writing often reflects her deep interest in history, culture, and family dynamics. Through her work, Hughes brings to life vivid and compelling characters, set against the backdrop of historical events and settings. Her stories are filled with drama, emotion, and intrigue, capturing the imagination of readers and transporting them to another time and place.