Prières pour celles qui furent volées

Synopsis of Prières pour celles qui furent volées

Ladydi, fourteen, lives in the mountains of Guerrero, Mexico, where drug cartels rule and girls are constantly at risk of being stolen. To protect them, mothers must disguise their daughters or make them appear unattractive. Despite this, Ladydi and her friends dream of a future beyond mere survival. This gripping novel by Jennifer Clement is an unforgettable story of friendship, family, and courage set against the backdrop of a brutal drug war.