The Forest of the Four Winds
Publishing date:25 august 2020
Synopsis:
A fascinating story of intrigues and mysteries of those that roam through the thick forests, wrapped by voices of legend and enchant the traveler.
M aría Oruña weaves two stories in two very different times. One, full of intrigue and adventure in which Jon Bécquer, an Indiana Jones of our time (based on a real person!), traps us in his obsession to locate the nine rings of a local legend. As they unveil the past, they will come across the story of Marina, of extraordinary force of nature, daughter of a doctor, who at the beginning of the 19th century must face the rejection of those who do not look fondly at her dedication to the study of medicine. As she breaks the rules of knowledge, she will find freedom, love and ultimately she must guard the secret of “The Legend of the Nine Rings”.
International Editions
Portugal
Technical Data
| Technical data | Publish date: 25 august 2020 ISBN: 978-84-233-5754-3 Pages: 424 Imprint: Ediciones Destino |
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| Rights sold | Leya (Portugal). |
| Reviews | A thrilling intrigue about a woman living in Galicia during the 1830s, a woman who would confront the conventions of her time and whose legacy will transcend her own time, becoming relevant in our days. Galicia, 1830, a woman is confronting the social conventions of her time. This novel vouches for the role of Women during the 19th century, thanks to its unusual heroine, who not only is devoted to Science, but is also an enthusiast, passionate about Botany and natural healing remedies. The Forest of the Four Winds is the first independent volume of the crime series Hidden Harbour, a novel revolving around topics like forbidden love, medicine, alchemy and botanic science. |
