The Cemetery of Untold Stories

After inheriting a piece of land in the Dominican Republic, renowned novelist Alma Cruz decides to create a cemetery where she can bury her unfinished manuscripts. She has seen the toll that unfinished work can take and hopes that these stories will finally be able to rest in peace once they’ve been interred. Instead, they come alive. Filomena, a neighbor woman hired as a caretaker, becomes a listener for Alma’s stories. Among the haunting characters are Bienvenida Inocencia (the forgotten second wife of the ruthless dictator Trujillo) and Alma’s father, Manuel Cruz, who fled to the United States. Alvarez’s (Afterlife) luminous latest is a testament to the power of stories—their enigmatic evolution and the vital role they play in shaping individual lives and cultures. Alma Cuervo narrates, enhancing the novel’s magical atmosphere with her measured, gentle performance. Her character portraits, carefully crafted and ringing with respect and tenderness, make this audiobook stand out.