La insurgenta (Spanish Edition)

Winner of the Grijalbo Prize for Historical Novel! This novel has as its protagonist Doña Leona Vicario, one of the most important women in the history of Mexico. She was a supporter of the Mexican War of Independence and from her residence in Mexico City, she was able to provide intelligence and moneyto the rebel movement. With dextrous precision, Pascual weaves an amazing story of romance and humor amid the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution.