Conquistadora

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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Puerto Rico, the story follows Ana Larragoity Cubillas, who is inspired by her ancestor's diaries to leave Spain for a new life. After marrying Ramon, she arrives at Hacienda los Gemelos, only to face the upheaval of the Civil War. As tensions rise, Ana's privileged existence is challenged by the lives of the enslaved people on the plantation, whose narratives intertwine with hers. This epic tale explores themes of love, discovery, and the complexities of wealth and morality.