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Night of Sorrows: A Novel Frances Sherwood

Night of Sorrows: A Novel By Frances Sherwood

Night of Sorrows: A Novel by Frances Sherwood


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Night of Sorrows: A Novel by Frances Sherwood

A historical novel about the conquistador Cortes and the Aztec princess Malintzin, by a stunning (New York Times Book Review) writer.

Night of Sorrows plunges readers into the conflicting New Worlds of the mysterious Malintzin, born as an Aztec princess and sold as a slave, and her dashing and ruthless lover-master, conquistador Hernan Cortes. As they march through the Empire of the Sun to the shimmering island metropolis, Tenochtitlan (Mexico City), Cortes advances his cause by winning friends through Machiavellian conniving and confronting enemies in merciless battle. We witness the volatile dynamics and multifarious intrigues of the commander and his temperamental compadres, and weather the heartbreaking inner odyssey of Malintzin. Set at the twilight of the Aztec empireApril 1519 through the night of sorrows, la noche triste, June 30, 1520Night of Sorrows explores the nature of slavery and imperialism, prostitution, friendship, feminine identity, and the macho ideal. Combining historical and fictional characters, Frances Sherwood's new novel is the story of a spectacular clash of traditions, imbued with her characteristic humor and bringing to life the colors, smells, and sounds of Mexico.

About Frances Sherwood

Frances Sherwood is a teacher in South Bend, Indiana, where she lives with her husband. Her works of fiction include Vindication, Night of Sorrows, and The Book of Splendor.

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GOR007088187
9780393058253
0393058255
Night of Sorrows: A Novel by Frances Sherwood
Used - Very Good
Hardback
WW Norton & Co
20060508
432
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