by Ángeles Mastretta · Penguin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140104172
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«Mexican Bolero» is the literary novel by Ángeles Mastretta, published by Penguin in paperback (288 pages, in English).
In 1930s and 1940s Mexico, Catalina Guzmán Ascencio watches her husband, Andrés Ascencio, an ambitious and corrupt politician, climb the ranks while their marriage becomes a trap. The novel, told from her perspective, shows her search for freedom through a lover and a woman's struggle against power and corruption.
English translation by A. Wright. Published in 1991. Part of the Penguin International Writers collection.
For readers of literary and contemporary fiction who appreciate stories with a female protagonist, historical backdrop, and social critique.
Ángeles Mastretta is a Mexican author, journalist, actress, and film producer. She is known for creating inspirational female characters and fictional pieces that reflect the social and political realities of Mexico in her life. She is a recipient of the Rómulo Gallegos Prize and the Mazatlán Prize for Literature for Best Book of the Year. Her book, Arráncame la vida was adapted into a movie, which won an Ariel Award in Mexico.
