The Heart of the Jungle
Synopsis:
The expedition that took Doña Mencia de Calderón to the New World has been a success. However, all the members of the expedition’s lives are turned upside down when Captain Salazar is accused of murder and disappears together with Fray Juan.
A captivating tale that masterfully takes us back to an exciting period along with a character who will leave her mark on every reader to come across her.
Technical Data
| Technical data | Publishing date: 4/03/2014 ISBN: 978-84-08-12627-0 Pages: 512 Imprint: Editorial Planeta |
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| Reviews | Two of the themes of the novel have notable commercial power: the myth of El Dorado and the city of Potosi, which held the Silver Mountain, the largest silver mine of the age. Readers will witness the creation of a new society in which conquistadores from across the sea mingle with native Indians and mestizos... conflict is inevitable. |
