Guernica

Filled with “humor, compassion and rich details of Basque tradition” a “moving” saga of love, family and war set in Guernica during the Spanish Civil War (Washington Post Book World).

In 1935, Miguel Navarro finds himself on the wrong side of the Spanish Nationalists, so he flees to Guernica, the most ancient town of the Basque region. In the midst of this idyllic, isolated bastion of democratic values, Miguel finds more than a new life—he finds a love that not even war, tragedy or death can destroy.

The bombing of Guernica was a devastating experiment in total warfare by the German Luftwaffe in the run-up to World War II . For the Basques, it was an attack on the soul of their ancient nation. History and fiction merge seamlessly in this beautiful novel about the resilience of family, love, and tradition in the face of hardship.

“A very good novel indeed.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Boling breathes life into a flash point in history and creates an endearing and tragic drama that feels relevant today.” ―Jim Lynch, author of The Highest Tide

“Boling's portrait of the Guernica tragedy is vivid, as is his illustration of the Basque people's oppression. . . . [S]killful with characters and dialogue, possessing a great sense of timing and humor.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Enhanced by Boling's knowledge of Basque culture,this is a convincing fictionalization of an infamous act of war.” ―Booklist