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The long-awaited novel from this prize- winning author: an epic mystical drama of a young woman's sudden sainthood in late-19th century Mexico. It is 1889 and civil war is brewing in Mexico. A 16 year old girl, Teresita, illegitimate but beloved daughter of the wealthy and powerful rancher Don Tomas Urrea, wakes from the strangest dream. This passionate and rebellious young woman has arisen from death with a power to heal - but it will take all her faith to endure the trials that await her now that she has become the 'Saint of Cabora.' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
- Urrea is the author of the national bestseller "The Devil's Highway, which reached a wider audience than any of his previous books and was praised by reviewers everywhere.- THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER is an epictale--think "Lonesome Dove, but south of the Rio Grande.- It is perfect for the huge audiences of Isabel Allende, Rudolfo Anaya, and Sandra Cisneros.- "Across the Wire, a collection of Urrea's articles, was a "New York Times Notable Book.- THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get at the true story.
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