The Mapmakers Opera
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The Mapmakers Opera by Bea Gonzalez
In the tradition of Allende, this is a magical novel, written in the form of an opera, and set in Seville and Mexico in the late 1800s.Praise for Béa Gonzalez and her writing:
‘Like plunging headfirst into a Goya painting…I was completely engulfed by this extraordinary novel’ Toronto Globe and Mail
‘Great story, delicious prose…Béa Gonzalez has written a splendid piece of literature…perfection lies in the details and Gonzalez gets it so right that her imagery provokes bursts of delighted laughter.’ Vancouver Sun
‘In The Mapmaker's Opera, Béa Gonzalez has created a world bursting at the seams with images and ideas, social history, revolutionary fervour…This is a wonderfully vibrant tapestry, enveloping the reader with its richness.’
Quill & Quire
‘Gonzalez enlivens the page with the colour and richness of a theatrical production…The Mapmaker's Opera is nothing less than a sheer pleasure to read, and an oratoria that transports the reader.’ The Calgary Herald
Béa Gonzalez was born in Spain and emigrated to Canada as a child. She studied in Spain, Toronto and London and now lives in Toronto with her husband and children. The Mapmaker’s Opera is her second novel.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780007207794 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007207794 |
| Title | The Mapmakers Opera |
| Author | Bea Gonzalez |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2006-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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