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The Inhabited Woman by Gioconda Belli tells the story of Lavinia Alarcon, a young woman from an aristocratic background who becomes involved in the resistance against an oppressive dictatorship in the fictional country of Faguas. Lavinia's journey from apathy to activism is influenced by the spirit of Itza, a centuries-old woman warrior who inhabits an orange tree in Lavinia's courtyard. The novel melds action, romance, and social commentary, highlighting women's resilience and their fight against both political and cultural oppression. The book includes topics such as political violence and gender discrimination.