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Romance, terror, and the supernatural in Isabel Cañas' debut novel 'The Hacienda'
Listen to the episodeRomance, terror, and the supernatural in Isabel Cañas' debut novel 'The Hacienda'
Listen to the episodeSet in the aftermath of the Mexican war for independence, a new bride finds herself alone in a haunted house surrounded by disbelievers. Cañas blends romance, terror, and the supernatural in a story deeply embedded with Mexican culture, exploring themes of colonialism, social status, and the syncretism of Catholicism and indigenous practices.
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