For the Soul of Rafael

For the Soul of Rafael by Marah Ellis Ryan is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Rafael who is torn between his duty to his family and his love for a woman named Juana. Set in 19th century Mexico, the novel explores themes of love, honor, and sacrifice.Rafael is the son of a wealthy landowner who expects him to marry a woman from a prominent family to secure their social standing. However, Rafael falls in love with Juana, a beautiful but poor peasant girl. The two of them share a deep connection, but their love is forbidden by society.As Rafael struggles to reconcile his love for Juana with his duty to his family, he becomes embroiled in a political conspiracy that threatens to tear Mexico apart. He must choose between his loyalty to his family and his loyalty to his country, all while trying to protect the woman he loves.For the Soul of Rafael is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Mexican history. Marah Ellis Ryan's vivid descriptions and rich characters bring the story to life, making it a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction.1907. The book begins: Over the valley of the Mission of the Tragedies, the grass was knee-deep in March that year. The horses galloping from the mesa trail down to Boca de la Playa (the mouth of the ocean) were fat and sleek and tricky as they ran neck and neck past the corral of the little plain, and splashed in glee through the San Juan River, where it ends its short run from the Sierras to the Pacific. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.