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Rosy Hugener

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Born

Mexico City, Mexico

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Http://www.xtabentum.com

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Historical Fiction, Literature & Fiction, Travel

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Marquez. Gabriel Garcia ...more

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Rosa Hugener was born and raised in Mexico and is the descendent of one of the most prominent families in Yucatan, a family that has included governors, senators, bishops, historians and journalists. Her family members were participants in many of the historical events described, and old family stories were what inspired Rosa first to researching, and then to writing about, the events in the book. Today, Rosa is a systems engineer who lives in the Chicago area

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	Xtabentum: A Novel of Yucatan by Rosy Hugener (Goodreads Author), Carl J Hugener 3.42 avg rating — 151 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Emma and Jack Meet a Princess by Cynthia Taylor, Lauren Nesher, Rosy Hugener (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poemas para Brindar by Eligio Ancona, Rosy Hugener (Goodreads Author) (Introduction) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Explore the Mystery and Magic of the Yucatan with "Xtabentum: A Novel of Yucatan

The Yucatan Peninsula is a place of lush jungles, pristine beaches, and ancient traditions. It's a place where the past and present collide, and where the lines between myth and reality are often blurred. And it's this sense of mystery and magic that makes it the perfect setting for "Xtabentum: A Novel of Yucatan."
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Published on February 16, 2023 10:14 • Tags: adventure, good-vs-evil, historical-fiction, intrigue, jungle-setting, love-and-loss, mayan-traditions, mexican-culture, mystery, yucatan-peninsula

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If Beale Street Could Talk

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