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Set in a South‑American seaport during the colonial era, Gabriel García Márquez’s first novel follows sixteen‑year‑old Sierva María, who after a rabid dog bite is treated as a possessed soul. Guardian Father Cayetano Delaura, a young priest sent to her convent, emerges from his task of purification into an unexpected, powerful attraction. Márquez weaves themes of love, faith, and the supernatural against a backdrop of viceroys, bishops, and inquisitors. The story blends historical detail with magical realism, creating an enduring portrait of youthful yearning and spiritual conflict.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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