Daughter of Fortune

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Set against the backdrop of 17th-century Mexico, the story follows Maria Espinosa, a resilient young woman who survives personal tragedies, including the cholera epidemic and an Apache raid. After being rejected by her sister, she finds herself caught between rival brothers in a Spanish ranching family. As she discovers her talent for carving saints from wood, Maria grapples with her identity and the potential for transformation. Amidst societal upheaval and her own emotional struggles, she learns that beauty can emerge from hardship, both in art and life.