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The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina

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The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova is a captivating tale weaving together magical realism and family legacy. When the Montoya family receives an invitation to Orquídea Divina's funeral and the reading of her will, they discover the deep-seated magical secrets that define their family's history. This story explores themes of love, mystery, and ancestral power, drawing readers into a spellbinding narrative across generations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by magical realism and family sagas, as it weaves a tale of mystery and inheritance that transports you between worlds. Fans of intricate family dynamics and the uncovering of dark secrets will find themselves intrigued by the journey of the Montoya family as they unravel their grandmother's enigmatic life and legacy.

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One Hundred Years of Solitude meets Practical Magic, following three cousins who retrace their family lineage from Four Rivers, USA, to Guayaquil, Ecuador, in an attempt to discover the source of their power and why their family is being murdered by an unknown entity.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman, Isabel Allende, and Sarah Addison Allen, a family searches for the truth hidden in their past in this “expertly woven tale of family power, threaded with as much mystery as magic” (V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author).

The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low, or why their matriarch won’t ever leave their home in Four Rivers—not for graduations, weddings, or baptisms. But when Orquídea Divina invites them to her funeral and to collect their inheritance, they hope to learn the secrets that she has held onto so tightly their whole lives. Instead, Orquídea is transformed into a ceiba tree, leaving them with more questions than answers.

Seven years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways for Marimar, Rey, and Rhiannon, granting them unexpected blessings and powers. But soon, a hidden figure begins to tear through their family tree, picking them off one by one as it seeks to destroy Orquídea’s line. Determined to save what’s left of their family and uncover the truth behind their inheritance, her descendants travel to Ecuador—to the place where Orquídea buried her secrets and broken promises and never looked back.

Alternating between Orquídea’s past and her descendants’ present, The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a “spellbinding tale, both timeless and fresh, that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Prepare to fall in love” (Kim Liggett, New York Times bestselling author).

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Zoraida Córdova's The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina has been praised for its stunning and immersive storytelling, combining elements of magic realism and fantasy. The novel, rich with themes of family secrets, ancestry, and legacy, captivates readers through its dynamic characters and evocative settings. Notable authors and reviewers commend its enchanting narrative, the charismatic Montoya family, and its masterful blend of magical and real-world elements, creating a timeless and memorable tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781982102555

Publisher: Atria Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Atria Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Zoraida Córdova is the acclaimed author of more than a dozen novels and short stories, including The Fall of Rebel Angels, the Brooklyn Brujas series, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate, and The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina. In addition to writing novels, she serves on the board of We Need Diverse Books, is the coeditor of the bestselling anthology Vampires Never Get Old, and is the cohost of the writing podcast Deadline City. She writes romance novels as Zoey Castile. Zoraida was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and calls New York City home. When she’s not working, she’s roaming the world in search of magical stories. For more information, visit her at ZoraidaCordova.com.

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