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Searching for a latin American novel from late 1980's with a character called Gertrude.

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CountTessa · 16/07/2020 21:20

That's about it really. I remember really enjoying it. Gertrude was brave bold fearless.. but who wrote it.

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clairethewitch70 · 16/07/2020 21:23

The Lightening Dreamer by Margarita Engle?

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CountTessa · 16/07/2020 21:40

No its much older than that. I'm sure I read it around 1988- 1994

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CaptainNelson · 16/07/2020 23:14

Am I dreaming, or is there a Jorge Amado novel with a Gertrude? He certainly liked brave, bold and fearless women - but I may be confusing myself. I will investigate...

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CaptainNelson · 16/07/2020 23:18

Sorry, I think I confused it with Gabriela (Gabriela, Cravo e Canela)

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Winniewonka · 17/07/2020 15:02

Is it Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel ? There's a Gertrudis who's is a sister to the main character?

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Winniewonka · 01/08/2020 13:15

@CountTessa - Hi! Have you had chance to check back in Books section? I think I might have answered your query😀

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CountTessa · 11/08/2020 09:44

@Winniewonka I think you might be right

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