Mask of Marina, The
by Lois Hobart

One of the most dramatic stories in all history, the role played by this intelligent, fascinating native woman is little known outside of Mexico.

The daughter of a Nahuatl chief, Marina was a vital factor in Cortes' conquest of Mexico, serving as his mistress, mother to his son, interpreter on the ill-fated expedition to Honduras, and wife of one of Cortes' officers, Juan Jaramillo Presenting an unusually sympathetic view of Cortes as a man and soldier following the directive of his crown, The Mask of Marina is a gem of an historical play.

By the author of Dream of Sor Juana