by Ángeles Mastretta · Alfaguara · tapa dura · ISBN 9788420465333
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In 'Lovesickness', Ángeles Mastretta introduces us to Emilia Sauri, a woman divided between two loves in the turbulent Mexico of the Revolution. The novel tells the story of Emilia, daughter of a Spanish mother and a Mayan father, who is torn between her vocation as a doctor, which brings her closer to Doctor Antonio Zavalza, and her childhood love for Daniel Cuenca, a young man who joins the Mexican Revolution.
The plot unfolds in a historical context of civil war, where Emilia must make crucial decisions about her destiny and her relationships. With a biting prose and a deep understanding of human nature, Mastretta weaves a story of conflicting passions and life lessons in a world ruled by men but transformed by women.
Ángeles Mastretta is a Mexican author, journalist, actress, and film producer. She is known for creating inspirational female characters and fictional pieces that reflect the social and political realities of Mexico in her life. She is a recipient of the Rómulo Gallegos Prize and the Mazatlán Prize for Literature for Best Book of the Year. Her book, Arráncame la vida was adapted into a movie, which won an Ariel Award in Mexico.
