The Disappeared (Paperback)

A riveting tale about love and sacrifice by a National Book Award winner.

The Disappeared. Los desaparecidos. This is the name given to those who opposed Argentinaas dictatorial government and were kidnapped to ensure their silence. With her hometown of Buenos Aires ensconsced in the political nightmare, Silvia devises a plan to save her missing brother. Sheall make Norberto, son of the general who arrests dissenters, fall in love with heraand heall have his father set Eduardo free.

Told in alternating chapters, this powerful and poetic story follows Silvia as she spirals into Norbertoas world, and Eduardo as he struggles to endure physical and emotional torture. Will Silviaas scheme reunite her family? Or will the pursuit of freedom cost these devoted siblings their lives?