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Like Water for Chocolate meets Candide in this stunning debut novel about a beautiful young widows search for her missing child--a magical, humorous, and passion-filled odyssey that takes her from a humble Mexican village to the brothels of Tijuana and the streets of Los Angeles. nFrom the author of L.A. Weather comes a magical, humorous, and passion-filled odyssey about a beautiful young widows search for her missing child--a mission that takes her from a humble Mexican village to the rowdy brothels of Tijuana and a rarely seen side of Los Angeles. nRescued from turmoil by her favorite saint, Esperanza embarks on a journey that tests her faith, teaches her the ways of the world, and transforms her from a fervently religious innocent to an independent, sexual, and passionately devout woman. n nEsperanzas Box of Saints fills our souls with colors and flavors, but more importantly with a sense of genuine, heartfelt candor, born from true faith. With a smile on our face and a pang in our heart, we find renewed hope in Esperanzas quest. --Laura Esquivel, author of Like Water for Chocolate n nThe saints in María Amparo Escandóns novel take us on a journey that explores the nature of sin and absolution, the pain of loss, and the resurrection of desire...an enormously compassionate work about a woman who wrestles with her own faith and emerges victorious. --John Sayles n nA sweet and entertaining novel by an inventive writer. --Oscar Hijuelos n nA highly original, beautifully written, and heartwarming tale. --Tony Hillermann
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Brand: Maria Amparo Escandon
