Mariquita: A Novel

By John Ayscough

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

On the vast prairie, a young woman's quiet life is disrupted by new arrivals, hinting at both romance and a path toward finding her true self.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2012-04-22

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Summary

"Mariquita: A Novel" by John Ayscough is a story set in the American West, about a young woman named Mariquita who lives with her father, Don Joaquin, a rancher. After her mother's death, Mariquita feels alone on the prairie, longing for a stronger connection to her Catholic faith and dealing with a father who keeps his emotions to himself and stays devoted to his work. The story paints a picture of the vast, beautiful prairie, capturing Mariquita's quiet life until the arrival of Mr. Gore and her cousin, Sarah Jackson. These new relationships bring changes and hints of romance, shaking up Mariquita’s world and suggesting a journey of discovering who she truly is amid family expectations and the challenges of prairie life.