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THE NEWS FROM PARAGUAY
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| By: |
Lily Tuck |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£10.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0007207999 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780007207992 |
| Publisher: |
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS |
| Pub. date: |
1 August, 2005 |
| Pages: |
248 |
| Description: |
A rich historical novel - part love story and part tragedy - about the Irish courtesan Eliza Lynch, and how she became mistress to one of South America's first, and most extravagant, dictators. |
| Synopsis: |
A rich historical novel - part love story and part tragedy - about the Irish courtesan Eliza Lynch, and how she became mistress to one of South America's first, and most extravagant, dictators.1854. In Paris, Francisco Solano - the future dictator of Paraguay - picks up a blue feather fallen from the hat of a beautiful woman. With this small gesture begins his pursuit of the remarkable Irish courtesan Eliza Lynch.Captivated by a unique courtship involving a poncho and a Paraguayan band, Eliza follows Francisco to Paraguay where she reigns as his mistress. Isolated and estranged in this new world, she embraces her lover's ill-fated imperial dream - one fuelled by a heedless arrogance that will devestate all of Paraguay, and throw this European woman into a world of unprecedented privilege, ruthless exploitation and even revolution...With the urgency of the narrative, the rich romantic detail, and a wealth of skillfully layered characters, `The News from Paraguay' recalls the vibrant colour of Isabel Allende and the epic sweep of Mario Vargas Llosa. |
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UK |
| Imprint: |
HarperPerennial |
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