Woman of Light

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Set against the backdrop of Colorado, this novel intertwines two multi-generational narratives. In 1890, Desiderya Lopez adopts an abandoned infant who grows into a renowned showman, showcasing his sharpshooting wife. Fast forward to 1935, Luz "Little Light" Lopez and her brother Diego navigate the carnival scene, where a mysterious woman triggers a series of events leading to conflict with a white supremacist group. Themes of family, love, and survival are explored through rich characterizations and vivid settings, reflecting the complexities of mixed heritage.