by Ángeles Mastretta · Alfaguara · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420482255
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«Mal de amores» is the novel by Ángeles Mastretta, published by Alfaguara in paperback (400 pages, in Spanish).
In pre-revolutionary Mexico at the end of the 19th century, Emilia Sauri grows up in a liberal family and learns to live with determination. Her life crosses paths with two loves: Daniel Cuenca, a revolutionary, and Antonio Zavalza, a doctor seeking peace in the midst of civil war. Passion, family, and unbridled desires intertwine with the country's history.
Winner of the Rómulo Gallegos International Novel Prize in 1997. The work was published in 1996; this copy corresponds to the 10th edition.
For readers of historical and contemporary fiction seeking a strong female protagonist and a love story with political and social background.
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.
