In 18th-century colonial Colombia, Sierva María, the twelve-year-old daughter of a marquis, is bitten by a rabid dog. When she is the only survivor of the incident, a superstitious town and her fearful parents conclude she is demonically possessed. She is confined to a convent for exorcism, where a young priest, torn between faith and doubt, is assigned to her case, leading to a profound and forbidden connection.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore themes of faith, reason, and superstition in a vivid historical setting.
• Experience Gabriel García Márquez's signature magical realism and lyrical prose.
• A poignant narrative of forbidden love and societal fear.
• Delve into an innocent girl's struggle against an unforgiving world.