
<p><i>A True Story Based on Lies</i> is a remarkable and original novel that addresses the universal issues of class discrimination, male oppression and female servitude through dual narratives ofspellbinding power. <br>Set in contemporary Mexico, the book charts the consequences of a sexual relationship between Leonora, a servant in the wealthy O'Connor home, and her master. When a child, Aura Olivia, is born from this union she is brought up as the daughter of the house. As the novel unfolds, the 'true' story gradually emerges.</p>
Page Count:
164
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
ISBN-10:
1841953725
ISBN-13:
9781841953724
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