In the Caribbean coast at the dawn lie twentieth century hopeless romantic Florentino Ariza falls passionately for beautiful Fermina Daza - but tragically his love is rejected. Instead Fermina marries distinguished Dr. Juvenal, while Florentino can only forget her in the arms of other women. Yet fifty-one years, nine months and four days later, Florentino has another chance to profess his enduring love for Fermina when he husband unexpectedly dies in a bizarre accident. Can a love over half a century old remain unrequited?

An anatomy of love in all its forms. A rich commodious novel whose narrative power is matched only generosity of vision' New York Times

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