The princess of Latin American literature returns with the legendary love affair between Hernán Cortés and his interpreter, Malinalli.

When Malinalli, an associate of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, 1st meets Cortés, she — like many — believes the conquistador is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe. Naturally, she assumes that her job is usually to greatly help Cortés damage the Aztec empire and free her people. Both fall passionately in like, but Malinalli gradually comes to recognize that Cortés’s thirst for conquest can be all too human. He is willing to eliminate anyone, also his own males, even their personal love.

Throughout Mexican background, Malinalli has been reviled for betrayal of the Indian people. However, recent historical study has shown that her part was a lot more complicated; she was the mediator between two cultures, Hispanic and Native American, and two languages, Spanish and Náhuatl.

A fantastic retelling of the passionate and tragic romance, bursting with lyricism and vibrant imagery, Malinche finally unveils the truth behind the tale.