A widow-to-be claims a remote Mexican hacienda as sanctuary after war, only to confront haunting visions, a sinister household, and forbidden witchcraft.
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A widow-to-be claims a remote Mexican hacienda as sanctuary after war, only to confront haunting visions, a sinister household, and forbidden witchcraft.
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Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca in this debut supernatural suspense novel, set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence, about a remote house, a sinister haunting, and the woman pulled into their clutches...In the overthrow of the Mexican government, Beatriz’s father is executed and her home destroyed. When handsome Don Rodolfo Solórzano proposes, Beatriz ignores the rumors surrounding his first wife’s sudden demise, choosing instead to seize the security his estate in the countrysid...
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Romance & sex
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Fade-to-black intimacy; sexual assault and exploitation mentioned, not graphically depicted.
Violence & gore
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Murder, gore, graphic violence, and arson depicted throughout the narrative.
Profanity
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Occasional strong language and cursing in dialogue.
Substance use
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Alcohol use and alcoholism referenced in background context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Catholic priest protagonist; rituals, syncretism, and devotional elements central.
Magic & witchcraft
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Witch-priest uses spellcraft and folk magic to combat supernatural forces.
Occult / demonology
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Malevolent haunting, ritual symbols, incense, and possession-like phenomena.
Political content
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Themes of colonialism, racism, colorism, and misogyny woven into setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Domestic abuse, gaslighting, sexual assault references, financial control, and systemic racism.
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