Mariano’s Woman
Mariano’s Woman by David M. Jessup, published by Pronghorn Press in 2020, is a 256-page work that delves into the emotional landscape of grief and spiritual connection. The narrative follows Takánsy, the wife of trader Mariano Medina, as she grapples with the loss of her fifteen-year-old daughter. In her quest to connect with her daughter’s spirit, Takánsy is compelled to confront her past and share a story she has kept hidden, revealing the complexities of her early life.
Readers will find a rich exploration of historical themes, particularly the interactions between Jesuit missionaries, mountain men, and Indigenous tribes in the nineteenth century. The book presents a poignant examination of the afterlife and the mysteries surrounding our spirits, inviting reflection on the nature of loss and redemption. This edition, written in English, offers a compelling narrative that intertwines personal and cultural histories, making it a significant addition to the genre of historical fiction.
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Torn by grief over the death of her fifteen-year-old daughter, Takánsy, wife of trader Mariano Medina desperately tries to connect with her daughter’s spirit-being. But before she can join her daughterin the Great Beyond, Takánsy must re-live the horror of her early life by telling a story she has never told anyone else–her “great sin” as a
young woman.
Award-winning author David M. Jessup leads readers on a powerful journey through nineteenth-century clashes between Jesuit “blackrobes,” mountain men and Indian tribes, while exploring the great mystery of what happens to our spirits after we die.
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