Patricia Román
Jul 28, 20251 min read
THE CUCKOO AND THE CUCKQUEAN
Part One Valencia Province 1914 EXTRACT I am Liliana. I am a cuckoo placed in a stranger’s nest. Not secretly, but brazenly. Not once,...
Whispers in the Wash House published by Bilingual Ybernia Books, Madrid






Works in Progress:
The Poet Mariner
an historical intrigue set during the first Spanish Republic.
Our Name is Isabel
a fictionalised memoir.
Mafia murder, espionage, a troubled boy and a self-loathing man.
(Shortlisted for the Flash novel competition 2022)
You can buy it on Amazon worldwide.
UK link https://amzn.eu/d/8ohVcJq
A story from yesterday reflecting the #metoo movement of today.
(Shortlisted for the Flash novel competition 2023)
You can buy it on Amazon worldwide.
UK link
AUDIOBOOK https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9788409649082
Spanish suffragettes, feminine subjugation, sadness and joy.
Out now at independent bookshops worldwide and through Amazon
Historical fiction set in Spain. Patricia's novels are sometimes described as political, literary fiction.
Praise for Patricia Roman Books
"This is a valuable book, with characters that are familiar, three-dimensional and authentic” (Katie Isbester, Claret Press)
"An interesting, evocative novel with some lovely descriptive passages" (Eleni Kyriacou, author of The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou)
"An excellent story that tells a really relevant and engaging story" Ybernia Books, Madrid
“A fast-paced story that gripped me throughout and kept me guessing.” (a beta reader)
“Both uncomfortable and compelling to read.” (a beta reader)
"I was blown away by this beautiful and tragic story" (a beta reader)