The Captain General's Daughter
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About the Book
The Captain General’s Daughter by José Milla is a classic of Guatemalan literature, blending history and fiction to recreate life in the Spanish colony during the 16th century. This costumbrista novel is rich with intrigue, ambition, and romance, set against the backdrop of Santiago de los Caballeros and the dramatic events that shaped Guatemala’s colonial past.
About the Translator
Translated by RoseAnna Mueller, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Columbia College Chicago, well-known for her translations of Ana Isabel: A Respectable Girl and The Divine Recluse. Her expertise ensures a faithful, engaging English edition that brings Milla’s vivid characters and historical detail to life for modern readers.