Mexico, 1939. Nayeli Cruz is fourteen years old and is facing the same fate as her older sister: being married off to a man she does not know. Like so many women, she has no choice but to leave her home in Tehuantepec for Mexico City, and forge her own path. There she will meet the painter Frida Kahlo and will become not only her cook, but also her right-hand woman.
Argentina, 2018. Paloma’s -Nayeli’s granddaughter- discovers that there is a part of her past her grandmother knows nothing about. When she inherits a painting worth millions of dollars, she suddenly finds her life in danger as a group of swindlers try to steal it. What’s more, one of the criminals appears to be the man she loves.
Strong Women
Nayeli’s story unfolds in a time when women were not taken seriously – when they could not make decisions about their own lives. But the female characters in this tale have drive, and a rebellious nature, allowing them to escape the fate of many.
Emotion and Mystery
A journey full of twists and revelations that brings together the past and the present. As Nayeli’s story unfolds, Paloma’s discoveries are explained, and Paloma herself must fight to stay alive.
A Synergy Between Fact and Fiction
Historical and fictitious events come together to create a unique, captivating narrative. Frida Kahlo’s real experiences are presented through the eyes of Nayeli, who, although she never actually existed, represents many similar women from that era.
