The princess of Latin American literature returns with the legendary love affair between Hernan Cortes and his interpreter, Malinalli.
When Malinalli, a member of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, first meets Cortes, she—like many—believes the conquistador is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe.
Naturally, she assumes that her task is to help Cortes destroy the Aztec empire and free her people. The two fall passionately in love, but Malinalli gradually comes to realize that Cortes's thirst for conquest is all too human. He is willing to destroy anyone, even his own men, even their own love.
Throughout Mexican history, Molinalli has been reviled for betrayal of the Indian people. However, recent historical research has shown that her rote was much more complex; she was the mediator between two cultures, Hispanic and Native American, and two languages, Spanish and Nahuatl.
An extraordinary retelling of this passionate and tragic love affair, bursting with lyricism and vivid Imagery, Malinche finally unveils the truth behind the legend.
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.
Maria Conchita Alonso
has appeared in more than 50 films. Some of her favorite credits include
Material Girls
with
Anjelica Huston
and
Hilary Duff
,
Moscow on the Hudson
with
Robin Williams
,
English as a Second Language, El Muerto
, and
Caught
, for which she won Best Actress at the
Independent Spirit Awards
. Favorite television credits include
Desperate Housewives
as Eva Longoria's mother Lucia.
Patrick O'Brian
Robert Hardy
Publisher : Harper Collins UK
Duration : 2 hours 49 minutes
Categories : Historical War & Military
Download Price : $12.75
Captain Jack Aubrey, RN, arrives in the Dutch East Indies to find himself appointed to the command of the fastest and best... More info...
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Charles Dickens
Patrick Stewart
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Duration : 2 hours
Categories : Classics Historical Christianity Religious
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A holiday classic as you've never heard it before. Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge come to marvelous life in Patrick Stewart's critically-acclaimed solo interpretation of A Christmas Carol More info...
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James Fenimore Cooper
Bill Weideman
Publisher : Brilliance Audio Inc
Duration : 14 hours 41 minutes
Categories : Classics Historical
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A classic story of love, loyalty, courage and of America's coming of age. More info...
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Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Sandra Burr
Publisher : Brilliance Audio Inc
Duration : 15 hours
Categories : Fantasy Historical
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The Companions are back in the first volume that features an untold story from the War of the Lance... More info...
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Larry McMurtry
Alfred Molina
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Duration : 11 hours 30 minutes
Categories : Historical Action & Adventure Western
Download Price : $23.95
By Sorrow's River continues the Berrybender party's trail across the endless Great Plains of the West toward Santa Fe, where those lucky enough to survive the journey intend to spend the winter. More info...
Written By : Pete McCarthy
Narrated By : Pete McCarthy
Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Length : 2 hours
Type : Autobiography Biographical Travel
Price : $16.75
The audio of the million-selling book - Pete McCarthy's hilarious journey in search of his Irish roots.
McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world.
Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways.
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