When the Owl Cries

"When the Owl Cries" by Paul Alexander Bartlett is a story set in the heart of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, where Raul Medina stands on the brink of inheriting his family's estate, Hacienda Petaca. The tale weaves together themes of authority, societal shifts, and the complexities of family as Raul wrestles with his father's overbearing influence and his deep-seated yearning to forge a fairer destiny for those living on the hacienda. Raul is caught between his obligations, his relationship with his wife Angelina, and his affection for Lucienne, who lives on a neighboring estate. The narrative vividly illustrates the intricacies of hacienda life and accentuates Raul's dilemmas as he prepares to confront his father and assume leadership of Petaca. It further explores the superstitions and ecological problems unique to their environment, creating a captivating family saga that connects to the larger narrative of a nation undergoing transformation.