Cantoras

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From the acclaimed author of The Gods of Tango comes a revolutionary novel about five diverse women who, amidst the Uruguayan dictatorship, bond as lovers, friends, and ultimately, family. In 1977 Uruguay, a military regime violently suppresses dissent, making homosexuality a perilous act. Yet, Romina, Flaca, Anita "La Venus," Paz, and Malena—five cantoras, or women who "sing"—miraculously find each other and discover an isolated cape, Cabo Polonio, home to a solitary lighthouse keeper and a few rugged seal hunters. They claim this sanctuary as their secret haven. Over 35 years, their lives oscillate between Cabo Polonio and Montevideo, their city of origin, returning together, in pairs, or alone, often accompanied by lovers. Throughout their journeys, the women face challenges from families, lovers, society, and one another as they strive to live authentically. This genre-defining novel is a breathtaking portrayal of queer love, community, and the resilience of the human spirit. De Robertis crafts a timeless and groundbreaking tale that illuminates the fire within us all and those who nurture it.