Daughter of Fortune

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Set against the backdrop of 17th-century Mexico, Maria Espinosa's survival against overwhelming odds leads her to a harsh new life in New Mexico. After losing her family and being rejected by her sister, she finds herself caught between two brothers vying for her affection amidst rising tensions between European settlers and Native Americans. As she discovers her talent for carving saints from wood, Maria learns profound lessons about transformation and self-worth, all while grappling with her own inner mysteries and the challenges of her turbulent world.