An Intergenerational Story

I sat down to write a new chapter, and I ended up with twenty.

Most know that I love a good story, a love story above all, and never one where facts ruin things mid-telling. So, yes—Magnus and Finn are at it again in a story worthy of, like Reflekta, an intergenerational legacy. From the bestselling A Line in the Sand (on Amazon Saudi, Jordan and…  Syria!), comes Havana Famiglia—a geopolitical love story, with complications. Lifelong friends Magnus Vance and Finn Hugh-Kinsey return as seekers of hidden truths, this time in Havana, moving between two charged years: 1958 and 2016. One city. Two moments. Endless chaos.

Armed with a cryptic Ghurka folio, a Bacardi flask with a secret of its own, and the guidance of those who remember what history prefers to forget, they navigate temptation, betrayal, loyalty, and the island’s stubborn resilience. The Marabana marathon threads through it all—a long run through heat, memory, and consequence.

This book arrives at the end of a bittersweet run – one where joy and happiness give way to grief, pain, and confusion. One can only accept it and run toward another. One might argue that makes you stronger, or perhaps it already has.

Havana Famiglia is an unusual love story—between friends, between eras, and between nations still wrestling with the past.

The run continues.

FAQ 

What is Havana Famiglia about?
It follows lifelong friends Magnus Vance and Finn Hugh-Kinsey as they navigate Havana across two pivotal eras—1958 and 2016—uncovering how history, loyalty, and unfinished intentions shape the present.

Is Havana Famiglia connected to A Line in the Sand?
Yes. It reunites Magnus and Finn, continuing their story while standing fully on its own.

Why is the Marabana marathon important in the book?
The marathon becomes a metaphor for endurance—personal, political, and emotional—threading the story across decades.

About the Author

Miles Spencer is a multi-exit founder, investor, artist, and author who has spent a career at the intersection of narrative, culture, and human connection. He is the author of A Line in the Sand and Havana Famiglia, stories shaped by travel, friendship, and the long shadows cast by history.