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Isabel Cañas

The Hacienda

Isabel CañasFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Isabel Cañas

The Hacienda

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mexican countryside • 1820s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas is a 2022 suspense novel that follows Beatriz Hernández Valenzuela, a Mestiza woman who marries Rodolfo Solórzano for security but discovers their new home, Hacienda San Isidro, is haunted. With the help of Padre Andrés, a priest hiding a secret, Beatriz battles supernatural forces, confronting her traumatic past and the house's vengeful spirit. The book contains depictions of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, racism, colorism, graphic violence, and gore.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

48,884 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Isabel Cañas's The Hacienda garners acclaim for its lush, gothic atmosphere and immersive historical setting. Critics praise the book's suspenseful plot and strong characterizations. However, some find the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally predictable. Overall, it is seen as a compelling read that balances romance and supernatural intrigue effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Hacienda?

Lovers of gothic horror and historical fiction will find The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas captivating. Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic and Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, this novel blends supernatural elements with post-Revolutionary Mexican history in an eerie, atmospheric setting.

4.0

48,884 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mexican countryside • 1820s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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