The Divine Husband: A Novel

A devout woman finds herself adrift in late nineteenth–century Central America in this novel of "deep imagination, stylistic verve, and psychological acuity" (The Washington Post).

Set in late nineteenth century Central America and New York City, The Divine Husband tells the story of María de las Nieves Moran, whose brief career as a nun is ended in the wake of revolution. Forced to make her way in the secular world, María is surrounded by an unforgettable cast of characters: José Martí,...