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Set in rural Ecuador, The Queen of Water follows a Quechua Indian girl who is taken from her village to work as an indentured servant for an upper‑class mestizo household. The narrative, based on the real experiences of María Virginia Farinango, portrays her struggles, the abuse she endures, and the resilience she displays while navigating stark social class divisions.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laura Resau
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