My Name Is Light
My Name Is Light by Elsa Osorio, published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA on August 5, 2003, spans 356 pages in English. This novel explores a significant period in Argentinean history through the eyes of Luz, a twenty-year-old on vacation in Madrid with her husband and newborn son. Luz embarks on a secret mission to uncover the identity of her real father, a victim of the political disappearances during Argentina’s dictatorship in the seventies. Raised by a wealthy couple, she grapples with the hidden truths of her past, which are intertwined with the political turmoil of her homeland.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity, corruption, and the impact of history on personal lives. As Luz navigates her quest, she encounters various figures who hold pieces of her family’s past, including her guilt-ridden adopted father and a powerful general intent on keeping secrets buried. The story unfolds against a backdrop of political strife, reflecting the broader struggles of the Argentinean people. This edition presents a taut thriller that captures the essence of Luz’s journey and the complexities of understanding one’s identity amidst a legacy of tragedy.
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An international bestseller about the blackest period of Argentinean history.
Luz, a twenty-year-old Argentinean, is on vacation in Madrid with her husband and newborn son. But Luz has a secret mission-to find her real father. Carlos was a desaparecidos, one of the many political activists who disappeared in Argentina during its dictatorship in the seventies. Her mother, a political prisoner, was killed while trying to flee the country, and Luz is brought up by a wealthy, politically influential couple. There are only three people who know Luz’s real identity: her adopted father Eduardo, racked by guilt at this deception; her adopted grandfather, the powerful and corrupt General Alfonso who is determined to keep the secret buried; and Miriam, the prostitute who befriended Luz’s real mother in her final days and who returns from exile determined to tell Luz the truth. Met by politics, wealth, and corruption at every turn, Luz’s search to find her father ultimately turns into a dangerous fight to save herself.
In this taut, riveting thriller, Elsa Osorio has written a powerful story about a young girl’s quest to find her identity. At the core, Luz’s story mirrors that of the Argentinean people: how can we hope to understand ourselves if our history is shrouded in secrets and tragedy?
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