Entwined Fates

Entwined Fates
A story of love, journalism, and survival in the turbulent heart of Europe
Rome, 1970s. In a Europe shaken by international terrorism, Raquel tries to rebuild her life after fleeing political repression in Argentina and a love story cut short by exile. Young, pregnant, and determined to write her own narrative, she settles with her friend Silvia in an old apartment in Campo de' Fiori, where the beauty of the city clashes with the weight of uncertainty.
Between Roman markets, newspaper offices, and cafés steeped in history, Raquel begins to forge her path as an independent journalist. Her sharp, courageous reporting draws the attention of European media outlets-yet one question lingers beneath it all: how do you find meaning when you've lost everything?
The sudden appearance of Dan, a mysterious American with a past in the Middle East, shakes her world. What begins as a chance encounter on a Roman staircase turns into a deep and dangerous bond. Dan is not only a passionate lover-he is a gateway to a world of secrets, espionage, and covert operations. Through him, Raquel gains access to sources that link her to the Black September attacks, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the shadowy corridors of the Cold War.
As embassies are seized, planes are hijacked, and cities tremble, Raquel finds herself torn between desire, impending motherhood, the ethical duty to report the truth-and her instinct to survive. Entwined Fates tells the powerful story of that fierce intersection between the personal and the political, where to love can be as dangerous as to speak the truth.
With a gripping pace and a lucid, feminine gaze, this novel captures the pulse of an era shaped by fear and hope, where journalism and love become acts of resistance.
This is the intimate side of global conflict-the story of a woman who dares to look straight into the storm and write what others choose to silence.

Yael Goldmann is a journalist, novelist, and life coach whose work explores the intersections of politics, memory, and the intimate struggles of the human heart. Born in Argentina and shaped by life across multiple continents, her writing reflects a deep understanding of exile, identity, and resilience. Her novels are known for their emotional depth, vivid historical settings, and powerful female protagonists who navigate complex personal and political landscapes.