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Named one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 1993, this New York Times bestseller focuses on four unforgettable Americans whose lives are changed forever in enchanting rural Mexico. Harriet Doerr's first novel, Stones for Ibarra, won the American Book Award. "A second novel well worth the wait."--Kirkus Reviews
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" Immerse yourself in a captivating coming-of-age story filled with love, determination, and personal growth in "Rita" by Laura E. Richards, where a young protagonist navigates the complexities of life, discovers her true passions, and finds her place in the world. In "Rita," readers will follow the journey of a spirited and ambitious young girl named Rita as she embarks on a path of self-discovery. Laura E. Richards' storytelling captures the essence of Rita's experiences, offering a heartfelt narrative that explores the depths of her emotions and aspirations. Join Rita as she encounters life's triumphs and tribulations, confronts societal expectations, and embraces her unique talents and passions. Through her challenges and victories, readers will witness Rita's personal growth, determination, and unwavering spirit. Within the pages of this book, readers will witness the vibrant world of Rita, filled with vividly portrayed characters, poignant moments, and themes of love, identity, and the pursuit of dreams. From her intimate relationships to her personal achievements, Rita's story will resonate with readers as they reflect on their own journeys of self-discovery. Join Rita on her extraordinary path of personal growth and self-realization, where love, determination, and authenticity pave the way to a fulfilled and meaningful life in the touching tale of "Rita.""
A best-selling writer widely celebrated in her native Mexico, Martha Cerda defines her own turn along the path of Latin American magical realism. In this novel the feminine, the practical, and the earthly blend with the fantastic and phantasmagoric. Tragedy and playfulness, sophistication and naivete mingle.
Maria Carbella Buenotanco y Valderama, a descendant of a Spanish missionary and a Malay warrior, who died a Christian, has inherited a vast fortune in landholdings and treasures of the East. But even her vaunted wealth and reputed beauty could not hide the truth of her scandalous background. When the parents of Florendo Medrano denounce his betrothal to 19-year old Carbella, whose mother refuses to grant consent, the lovers are forced to join two revolutions. Married under the seal of the Philippine Revolutionary Republic and in the belief that only the triumph of both revolutions can validate his nuptial, Florendo defies the American authorities even after orders to lay down arms are proclaimed throughout the Archipelago. Convicted of treason, only one person can save Florendo; the American officer, whose burning desire is to possess for himself the love and affection of his wife. Restored to his high social status after one of the witnesses detracts his damning testimony, he begins to dream of building a commercial empire. After amnesty is declared for all political prisoners, Don Florendo advocates statehood for the Philippines, unaware of the growing closeness between his wife and the dashing Major Stewart McQueen. Can love triumph over desire when all odds are against it?
