Queen of America

In Queen of America, a novel by Pulitzer Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea, we follow Teresita Urrea, a young healer known as the "Saint of Cabora," as she navigates a tumultuous journey through 1892 America. After fleeing the borderlands to escape desperate pilgrims and dangerous pursuers, Teresita travels to cities like New York, San Francisco, and St. Louis, where she encounters a vibrant cast of characters including royalty and poets. Along the way, she grapples with her identity and the profound question of whether a saint can truly fall in love.