Author

Publication

2007 - HarperCollins, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

62,000 words, Guess

Page Count

248 pages

Physical Format

Electronic resource

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780061442582
  • ISBN-139780061750304
  • ISBN-139780061442599
  • ISBN-100061442585
  • ISBN-100061750301
and 5 more
  • ISBN-100061442593
  • OverDrive1D480425-71A8-41BF-BAF3-3B8D4D83F0D4
  • Better World Books9780061750304
  • Better World Books9780061442582
  • Open LibraryOL24252713M

Classifications

  • LCCPS3570.U236N49 2007

Description

The year is l854. In Paris, Francisco Solano -- the future dictator of Paraguay -- begins his courtship of the young, beautiful Irish courtesan Ella Lynch with a poncho, a Paraguayan band, and ahorse named Mathilde. Ella follows Franco to Asuncion and reigns there as his mistress. Isolated and estranged in this new world, she embraces her lover's ill-fated imperial dream -- one fueled by a heedless arrogance that will devastate all of Paraguay.With the urgency of the narrative, rich and intimate detail, and a wealth of skillfully layered characters, The News from Paraguay recalls the epic novels of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Mario Vargas Llosa.

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Other Editions

  • The News from ParaguayElectronic resourceHarperCollins2007

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