{"product_id":"9788416691746","title":"The Secret of the Blackwood Sisters","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Secret of the Blackwood Sisters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historical mystery novel that immerses the reader in the Deep South during the Great Depression. Lilly, a nine-year-old girl confined to an attic by her own mother, discovers that the outside world is just as cruel as the one she knows. Sold to a traveling circus, she must unravel her family's secrets and forge her own destiny. A story about resilience, sisterly bonds, and the search for identity in a hostile environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly 1931. Lilly Blackwood has lived her entire life locked in the attic of Blackwood Manor, a rural estate dedicated to horse breeding. Her mother, a stern and God-fearing woman, has instilled in her that she is a monster and that confinement is the only way to protect her. Her only company is the pages of the Bible and the furtive visits from her father, who has secretly taught her to read, brings her books, and has given her a kitten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her father leaves on a trip, her mother makes a drastic decision: one night, she takes Lilly out of her hiding place and sells her to a traveling circus. There, the girl faces a brutal and unknown reality, where she must learn to survive while discovering the truth about her own nature and the dark secrets surrounding her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChild abuse and family abandonment in the context of the Great Depression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and self-acceptance in the face of rejection and social marginalization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraveling shows and the exploitation of people with physical differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResilience and the capacity for survival in extreme conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily secrets and their impact on subsequent generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of historical and contemporary fiction who enjoy plots with a strong emotional and mysterious component. Especially suitable for those looking for stories set in rural America in the 1930s, with complex characters and a narrative that explores the darkness of the human being without losing hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA moving and realistic perspective on abused childhood and the struggle for survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the world of traveling circuses and their codes, with a historical and social focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA mystery plot that maintains interest and intrigue until the very last page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on difference, stigma, and the search for one's own identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn engaging narrative that combines drama, suspense, and a carefully crafted setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Wiseman, Ellen Marie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Bóveda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HISTORICAL MYSTERIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: GENERAL FUND - NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: February 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 448\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 541 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid entry in historical fiction with tinges of mystery. The author constructs an unforgettable protagonist and an oppressive setting that captures the reader from the first chapter. The work stands out for its ability to generate empathy and for its raw but sensitive portrait of an era and extreme living conditions. It is a recommended read for those looking for a novel that moves, intrigues, and leaves a mark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL BÓVEDA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408544162139,"sku":"9788416691746","price":7.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841669174.jpg?v=1781865060","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416691746","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}