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_aAtherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, _d1857-1948 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Doomswoman: An Historical Romance of Old California |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-05-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Doomswoman: An Historical Romance of Old California" by Gertrude Atherton is a historical romance novel likely written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of California's early governance and societal structures, the story follows Chonita Iturbi y Moncada, a proud Californian heiress, and Diego Estenega, a passionate and outspoken man torn between his ambitions and the conflicts of his family heritage. Their intertwined fates unfold within a rich tapestry of political intrigue, cultural expectations, and personal desires. The opening of "The Doomswoman" introduces readers to Chonita as she arrives at Governor Alvarado's house in Monterey to be the godmother of his newborn child. The night before, she has experienced a serenade from the enigmatic Diego Estenega, which excites both curiosity and trepidation. Despite the historical tensions between their families, the attraction between Chonita and Diego begins to simmer, underscored by conversations that reveal their differing perspectives on life, politics, and loyalty. As festivities commence, the stakes rise with underlying political plots involving Chonita’s brother, Reinaldo, and the brewing conspiracy against the government, setting the stage for conflict and romance in this vivid historical landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWestern stories | ||
| 653 | _aCalifornia -- Fiction | ||
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