Victor Villaseñor creates a powerful, moving protrait of his father's
family - the Villaseñors - who in their courage and love of life
represent the whole passionate history of Mexico. An epic portrait of
Mexico is painted as this spellbinding story of madness and miracles,
rage and redemption, unfolds. Margarita. . . wild of heart and powerful
in her earthborn mystery is the indomitable Indian matriarch who guards
her family and conquers her enemies with the cutting edge of
unconditional love - and a touch of magic. As a young woman, she was
swept away by Juan Jesus Villaseñor, a powerful arrogant man who carried
the blood of Spanish royalty in his veins - and who, unarmed, once
wrestled with the great serpent that held his village hostage - and won.
Together, Don Juan and Dona Margarita would create a dynasty on the eve
of the Mexican Revolution. Their daughters. . . Emilia and Luisa,
beautiful, sensuous, mysterious, who find courage and endurance in their
mother's faith, and searing, explosive passion amid the turmoil of war.
Their sons. . . Jose, who becomes a legendary horseman and a hero of the
revolution. And Juan, the youngest, Victor Villaseñor's father, through
whose eyes this brilliant, tumultuous saga unfolds.
