A Woman of Endurance

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This groundbreaking historical novel delves into the often-overlooked Puerto Rican Atlantic Slave Trade. Set during a time when the Spanish Crown prohibited the importation of Africans, Pola and other enslaved women bear children for their master, who sells them immediately. Subjected to a cycle of violence and exploitation, Pola becomes distrustful and combative, living in constant survival mode. After enduring severe abuse and multiple escape attempts, she is transferred to a new plantation as part of a gambling debt. At this new hacienda, Pola finds a more supportive environment, surrounded by a community of enslaved black women. Here, she encounters diverse individuals and experiences that challenge her previous worldview. Although initially cautious and hostile, she gradually navigates her new surroundings, leading to deep introspection. Among those she meets is Chachita, a young woman who becomes like a daughter to her, and Simón, a man who offers genuine friendship without ulterior motives. As Pola begins to heal from her physical and emotional scars, she discovers newfound freedom and support, allowing her to reconcile her traumatic past with a more nurturing present, ultimately learning to trust and love again.