The Beautiful Eyes of Ysidria

"The Beautiful Eyes of Ysidria" by Charles A. Gunnison is a story placed in old California, where love and old family feuds collide with local myths about witchcraft. A young botanist named Carlos de Soto falls for Ysidria, the niece of Madre Moreno, a woman believed to be a witch who holds a dark grudge against Carlos's family. The story shows the beautiful settings of California while dealing with the long-standing hatred between the de Soto and Moreno families, which involves curses and the deadly plant Atropa belladonna. As Carlos and Ysidria's love grows stronger, they are faced with dangers set up by Madre Moreno, leading Ysidria to bravely fight against her aunt's evil plans to save them. Despite the struggles and the heartbreaking truth about their son, their love manages to survive, highlighting themes of strength and hope in the face of tragedy.