The Cigar Maker

By Mark McGinty
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Published: Sep. 09, 2010
Words: 148161 (approximate)
Language: English

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The Cigar City, 1898. Cuban rebel Salvador Ortiz has escaped the hardship of war-torn Cuba, but the union halls, cigar factories, and dark alleys of Tampa are filled with violence and vendetta. Salvador must defy constant labor strife and deadly corruption in a town known for backroom cockfights, street thugs, late-night abductions and mass production of the world’s best hand-rolled stogies.

Extended description

Winner: General Fiction Honorable Mention, London Book Festival

Winner: General Fiction Honorable Mention, New England Book Festival

"McGinty creates a vibrant, hectic and exciting atmosphere as he describes the bolita games, cock fighting and the constant struggle between immigrant workers and the 'Captains' of the cigar industry." --The Tampa Examiner

The Cigar City, 1898. Cuban rebel Salvador Ortiz has escaped the hardship of war-torn Cuba, but the union halls, cigar factories, and dark alleys of Tampa are filled with violence and vendetta. Salvador must defy constant labor strife and deadly corruption in a town known for backroom cockfights, street thugs, late-night abductions and mass production of the world’s best hand-rolled stogies. Based on true events.

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cigar cuba cigars tampa florida ybor city rebel rebels family saga immigration labor immigrants cuba libre revolution

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