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On a Night of a Thousand Stars Hardcover – March 1, 2022

by Andrea Yaryura Clark (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 635 ratings
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In this moving, emotional narrative of love and resilience, a young couple confronts the start of Argentina's "Dirty War" in the 1970s, and a daughter searches for truth twenty years later.

New York, 1998. Santiago Larrea, a wealthy Argentine diplomat, is holding court alongside his wife, Lila, and their daughter, Paloma, a college student and budding jewelry designer, at their annual summer polo match and soiree. All seems perfect in the Larreas’ world—until an unexpected party guest from Santiago's university days shakes his usually unflappable demeanor. The woman's cryptic comments spark Paloma’s curiosity about her father’s past, of which she knows little.
 
When the family travels to Buenos Aires for Santiago's UN ambassadorial appointment, Paloma is determined to learn more about his life in the years leading up to the military dictatorship of 1976. With the help of a local university student, Franco Bonetti, an activist member of H.I.J.O.S.—a group whose members are the children of the desaparecidos, or the “disappeared,” men and women who were forcibly disappeared by the state during Argentina’s “Dirty War”—Paloma unleashes a chain of events that not only leads her to question her family and her identity, but also puts her life in danger.

In compelling fashion, On a Night of a Thousand Stars speaks to relationships, morality, and identity during a brutal period in Argentinian history, and the understanding—and redemption—people crave in the face of tragedy.
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    352 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Grand Central Publishing
  4. Publication date
    March 1, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    6.38 x 1 x 9.38 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1538720299
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1538720295
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On a Night of a Thousand Stars, Andrea Yaryura Clark, 20th Century Historical Romance

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On a Night of a Thousand Stars, Andrea Yaryura Clark, 20th Century Historical Romance

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"With suspense and heartbreak, Andrea Yaryura Clark’s debut novel explores the human toll of Argentina’s Dirty War, whose atrocities can still upend the most cloistered and prosperous lives. On a Night of a Thousand Stars turns one woman’s genealogical quest into a searing indictment of the complicity inherent in cultural silence."―Jennifer Egan, New York Times bestselling author of Manhattan Beach

"This novel sheds light on a dark chapter in Argentina's history, the effects of the country's worst dictatorship, and the consequences for those left behind and those who survived."―Greer Hendricks, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Wife Between Us

"A powerful debut about a chapter in history that must be told."―Janice Y.K. Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Expatriates and The Piano Teacher

"In luminescent prose and exquisite detail, Andrea Yaryura Clark chronicles a family's history through the political turmoil of Argentina's Dirty War and beyond. Both heart-rending and hopeful, On a Night of a Thousand Stars explores the strength and endurance of love and familial bonds in the face of chaos and tragedy. A deeply moving, timely and important debut."―Cristina Alger, New York Times bestselling author of Girls Like Us

"Andrea Yaryura Clark’s deep understanding of the complexity and savagery of Argentine history brings an authority to this gripping novel, a chilling reminder of the precariousness of human rights and the extraordinary bravery of those fighting to preserve freedom for all."―Lisa Gornick, Author of The Peacock Feast

"In Andrea Clark’s debut novel, she has accomplished the remarkable feat of rendering the political and the human story, telling a painful narrative of lives lost, Argentinian history, and the family. Brava and welcome.”―Roxana Robinson, Author of Dawson's Fall

"A skillful debut which serves as a reminder that a country's past can never be left in the past."―Kirkus Reviews

"Vividly rendered . . . Both heartbreaking and race-to-the-end suspenseful."―Library Journal

"A compelling story of a time and place that might not be well known to American readers, as well as a heartbreaking narrative of generational trauma."―Booklist

"History is reclaimed in this magnetic debut, with Clark determined to excavate the past on behalf of its sufferers."―Toronto Star

"You know you’re getting some good historical fiction with a title like that."―Betches

"A rollercoaster of emotion that draws in readers with its characters and depiction of this period in history."―Scale it Simple

About the Author

Andrea Yaryura Clark grew up in Argentina amid the political violence of the 1970s until her family moved to North America. After completing her university studies, she returned to Buenos Aires to reconnect with her roots. She followed with interest the stories then emerging about the children of the "disappeared"—the youngest victims of Argentina’s military dictatorship in the 1970s—who were coming of age and grappling with the fates of their families. She conducted numerous interviews documenting their stories, which inspired her debut novel of historical fiction. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two sons and a spirited terrier.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2022
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1538720299
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538720295
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 1 x 9.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the book fascinating as a historical account of Argentina's dark days, with one review noting its well-crafted balance between past events. They appreciate its readability, describing it as educational and worth reading for its subject matter.

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Customers find the book's story quality positive, appreciating its fascinating history lesson about Argentina's dark days, with one customer noting its well-crafted balance between past events.

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"...First, this novel taught me so much about Argentina's history and "Los Desaparecidos," the victims of a government campaign against suspected..." Read more

"...However, the ending is heartbreaking and decently done." Read more

"...I really loved the story itself, the tidbits about Argentine culture and Buenos Aires, even the campo...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and educational, with one mentioning it made them think deeply about the subject matter.

"...books generally fall into one of three categories: entertaining, educational, or escape. On a Night of a Thousand Stars nailed all three...." Read more

"...Particularly considering that it’s her first novel, it’s pretty good. I hope she writes more on this topic." Read more

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  • Christine Melanie Benson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect mix of thought-provoking, educational, and heartfelt
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
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    It seems only natural to give a book called On a Night of a Thousand Stars the maximum number of stars! But Andrea Clark's debut novel truly earned it. Common literary wisdom is that books generally fall into one of three categories: entertaining, educational, or escape. On a Night of a Thousand Stars nailed all three.

    First, this novel taught me so much about Argentina's history and "Los Desaparecidos," the victims of a government campaign against suspected dissidents and subversives - horrific and poignant and awful beyond measure. The dark historical account made for an interesting contrast to protagonist Paloma's privileged upbringing and served as a vivid reminder that governments do unspeakable things, yet people somehow have to come to terms with their own country's history and carry on.

    Next, this book was quite entertaining, with an action-packed plot and well-crafted balance between past events and the narrator's present day. Paloma and other characters occasionally demonstrated a dry, understated sense of humor which made the characters more real and human. The father-daughter relationship, and the ensuing tensions between Paloma and her parents, were quite poignant. A lot happens in this book, yet I never felt confused or overwhelmed as to what was going on, thanks to the steady pacing. The book doesn't arrive at any easy answers, but I was satisfied with the level of closure I felt with regard to the various plot lines.

    Finally, this novel was certainly an escape. The descriptions of the lifestyles of the Argentinian elite with their polo matches, lavish parties, and exotic men and women were highly engrossing, and it was fun to be immersed in their world for a while. There was plenty of passion and steamy romance, and I was immediately riveted by the several brave, handsome, righteous male heroes. The women, too, were strong and complex. The stakes were high, and the endings weren't always happy, but there was a a beauty to the storylines that made the journey well worth taking.

    In short, this book made me think, and it also made me feel. I value it for both.
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  • Robert B. Lamm
    4.0 out of 5 stars Truth Stranger - and Better - than Fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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    The story of the “Disappeared” during the era of the military junta that ruled Argentina in the 1970s is fascinating and horrifying. People were literally kidnapped off the street and tortured or killed on the merest of suspicions. Even the methods used to kill them were so awful that a shot in the head would have seemed refined.

    This is the story that Ms. Clark writes about, and it’s a doozy. There’s a bit too much romance for my taste, but Ms. Clark uses it well for purposes of her story, using it as a means of going back in time to revisit the “dirty war,” as it is called. Particularly considering that it’s her first novel, it’s pretty good. I hope she writes more on this topic.
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  • Josephine Caminos Oria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it in one day. A page turner.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2022
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    I found this book fascinating. I am always drawn to historical fiction mixed with romance, and I also felt personally tied to the story itself simply due to my heritage. My parents left Argentina in 1974, with my five brothers and sisters and I in tow. They were difficult times, and throughout my childhood it was always challenging to get my parents to open up about the desaparecidos, and the times themselves. So I find the subject both important to know and shed light on, while terrifyingly gripping. I really loved the story itself, the tidbits about Argentine culture and Buenos Aires, even the campo. And I thought the dual timeline flowed perfectly. If I had one minor critique, it's that I connected much more with the characters and storyline in the 1970s, than the main protagonist and narrator, and her love interest, in what was meant to be the present time. Still, I read it in one day, which says everything I don't need to about the book. Bravo to the author!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Uneven, but worth reading
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2022
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    This book, although uneven, is worth reading for the subject matter--the dirty war in Argentina during the 1970s. The author alternates between the past and the present and the main character finds out something about herself that her father and mother would rather she not know. It is always tricky when a writer combines romance and history. So this book has a split personality that doesn't always work. But the plot is interesting and the characters engaging.
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  • Rach
    3.0 out of 5 stars Title is better than the rest of the book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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    Poor character building. Very little historical background. The story was obvious in the first few chapters.

    However, the ending is heartbreaking and decently done.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book that hits your gut
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023
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    A way of learning history is through fictional books as well. I heard about On a Night of a Thousand Stars through a podcast.
    I knew stories about “Los Desparecidos” of Argentina and their dark history, but reading and learning more is heartbreaking.
    Sometimes I had to put the book down (during the 1970s perspective), breathe and relax and continue because Andrea Yaryura Clark’s writing is captivating.
    The seventies are dark years for Argentina and many Latin American countries.
    People who love historical fiction from a different era should pick and read this book.
    I want a copy of this book in my physical library.
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  • Becca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Never again!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
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    I was an exchangee on the International 4-H Youth Exchange in 1960 to Argentina. My time there was before the books beginning. I witnessed the start of the unrest and this book brings out many of the feelings of the Argentine people. I grew to love the people as my own family. Trouble was definitely brewing. I followed the news as things worsened. After finishing the book, l cried for Argentina and its mothers and grand mothers. It was another holocaust that happened and the world is still silent!
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  • Tiffany Dahlberg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022
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    Historical fiction that puts the reader directly into the middle of Argentina's Dirty War.

    I did dislike Paloma towards the end of the story, but overall an overwhelmingly great read.
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  • Deborah Yaryura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous story about an unknown time in Argentina's history.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2022
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    This book did an amazing job of explaining what happened during the 1970's in Argentina. It is told in two time periods, the 1970's and the 1990's. Both stories could stand on their own, but the author does a wonderful job of weaving the stories together. I could not wait to read more - to learn about what happened next. It is a beautiful, heart breaking story. A must read!
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  • Nohad AJAMI
    5.0 out of 5 stars A true story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2025
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    Beautiful story , so emotional. Heard it is going to be TV series in USA . I am a follower on instagram with the cousin of the writer .
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Real life events plus a love story
    Reviewed in Spain on November 4, 2022
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    I loved it! It was history and a love story combined. Tragic and heartbreaking at times. A lot of the places in Buenos Aires I had been to.
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  • Aliena Nagee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Product received on time
    Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2023
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  • Sunflower21
    3.0 out of 5 stars Argentina's recent history
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2022
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    It is a dual timeline historic fiction, one timeline is during the era of the military junta in the 1970s, the other in the late 1990s. It is educational as one can learn a lot about what happened in Argentina in the 1970s, and about the stories of "Los Desaparecidos". You would cry for Argentina when you learn about all that suffering. However, the fictional story I found flat, without any depth, no atmosphere.
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