Contributions

  • Hurley, Andrew. - Contributor

Publication

2003 - Curbstone Press, Willimantic, Conn, Connecticut

Language

English

Word Count

57,250 words, Guess

Page Count

229 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads776493
  • LibraryThing1503145

Classifications

  • DDC863/.64
  • LCCPQ7298.28.I8982 N3313 2003

Description

Joaquin Buitrago, a photographer in the Castaneda Insane Asylum, believes a patient is a prostitute he knew years earlier. His obsession in confirming Matilde's identity leads him to explore the clinics records, and her tragic history. He discovers that she was a peasant adopted by a doctor uncle. She led a calm life until Castulo, a young revolutionary chased by the authorities, finds shelter in her home. Matilde's eyes are opened to the social upheaval will lead her to break with her uncle and hide out with Diamantina Vicari. Diamantina's death devastates Matilde so much that she wanders about, completely lost, doing all kinds of jobs, including prostitution. As the photographer discovers more details, he becomes convinced that he and Matilde should live together. Ultimately, as they face defeat in a repressive society, they search to establish in the rubble an uncertain future that will somehow restore their freedom.

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