{"product_id":"9791387615444","title":"BROKEN CHAINS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBROKEN CHAINS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel, based on fragments of reality, narrates the parallel lives of two women born on the same day in opposite contexts: Hilda del Carmen, a shop assistant from Seville, and Elisabeth of Austria, the famous Sissi. Through their encounters and shared longings, the work explores the struggle for freedom and self-love in a 19th-century society that oppressed women. A historical journey that connects popular Seville with the Habsburg court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visit of Empress Elisabeth of Austria to Seville in May 1861 marks a turning point in the life of Hilda del Carmen, a young shop assistant at a fan store. Chance or fate reveals that they were both born on the same Christmas Eve in 1837, establishing a bond that allows for a parallel journey through their existences. Although their worlds are radically different, they share a deep dissatisfaction and a firm nonconformity with the strict rules of a patriarchal society. The novel weaves their stories together, showing how Hilda and Sisi are determined to break their destinies and conquer their own space, fighting for greater freedom and overcoming the humiliations imposed for being women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggle for female emancipation in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-love as a driving force to overcome social oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between popular life in Seville and life at the Habsburg court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for self-determination in the face of an imposed destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between two women from different social classes united by their aspirations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in historical fiction with a strong gender perspective, especially those who enjoy narratives that explore female psychology and the fight against social conventions. It is also ideal for those looking for stories based on real characters, such as Empress Sissi, but from a lesser-known and more human angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA dual and enriching vision of the female condition in the 19th century, from two opposite social extremes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that combines fiction with documented historical facts, offering an immersive journey into the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on nonconformity and the ability of women to forge their own destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that highlights resilience and determination in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Martínez Sánchez, Carmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: June 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 492\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 607 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that stands out for its original narrative approach by paralleling the lives of two iconic and anonymous women. The author achieves a convincing social portrait and a subtle but firm critique of the power structures of the 19th century. Its length allows for a leisurely development of the plots, ideal for readers seeking an absorbing read with historical substance, focused on the personal evolution of its protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406767284571,"sku":"9791387615444","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138761544.jpg?v=1781840744","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791387615444","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}