An beautiful first edition/first printing As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED and dated May 10, 2006 by author Laura Esquivel on title page; The famous conquistador Hernando Cortes and his Native American Indian interpreter Malinche become involved in a deadly love affair. Too late Malinche realizes the man she believes to be the reincarnated forefather god of her people and also their salvation is more human than she had thought. Esquivel reveals the truth behind the legendary affair and details the complex role played by Malinche as she tries to bridge the cultural and language gap between her Mexican kinsman and the conquering Spaniards; 8vo; Signed by Author.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Malinche - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Publisher

Atria Books, New York

Publication Date

2006

Language

English

ISBN 10

074329033X

ISBN 13

9780743290333

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

As New

Dust Jacket Condition

As New

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

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A richly textured historical novel recounts the story of the love affair between the conquistador Hernan Cortez and Malinalli, his Indian intepreter during the conquest of the Aztec empire, describing her diverse roles as a slave to the Aztecs and as a mediator between two very different languages and cultures. 250,000 first printing.

About the Author

Laura Esquivel was born in Mexico City in 1950. Her first novel, Like Water for Chocolate, has sold more than four and a half million copies around the world and remained on the New York Times bestseller list for more than a year. She currently lives in Mexico.

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