Esperanza's Box of Saints: A Novel

by Maria Amparo Escandon (Author), Maria Amparo Escandon (Author), Maria Amparo Escandon (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  1999

  $18.74

  Esperanza's Box of Saints is a magical, humorous, and passion-filled odyssey about a beautiful young widow's 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. Rescued 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.

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  Paperback
  2001

  $55.46

  *A twentieth century fairytale set in Mexico and America* Esperanza's Box of Saints is the magical and humorous tale of a beautiful young widow's search for her missing child - an odyssey that takes her from her Mexican village to the brothels and peep shows of Tijuana and Los Angeles. Esperanza's journey tests her faith, teaches her the ways of the world and transforms her from a fervently religious innocent into an independent, sexual and passionately devout woman.