Maradentro

Sun-burned and inhospitable, the island of Lanzarote was home to many generations of desperate sailors from the Perdomo family—until Aysa was born, gifted with the power to tame animals, summon fish, calm pain, and comfort the dead. Her mysterious strength became a blessing for the islanders, while her astonishing beauty turned into a curse.

To save Aysa’s honor, her brother kills the son of the most influential man on the island. Blinded by grief, the father thirsts for blood, and the Perdomo family escapes across the ocean.

After a tragic odyssey, the Perdomo family reaches the shores of Venezuela and finds hope of gaining a new homeland.

But fate continues to pursue Aysa. Because of her, people die again; and the family is forced once more to run—wandering, escaping from criminals, and fighting for their right to live. Toward the sea—and only toward the sea—calls the voice of their ancestors, along with the longing of the entire Perdomo family for “Maradentron,” as well as the desire to return to their native islands, to their ancient hearth.

Yet Aysa, weary of the misfortunes she brings her family, passionately wants to get rid of her gift. To do so, she must find the “Mother of All Diamonds” and worship her.

“Maradentron” is the third, final book of the “Ocean” cycle—unpredictable and captivating, like the sea itself. The story of the Perdomo family, told by one of the most popular Spanish-language authors in the world, has already won the hearts of millions. Now the storm-washed world of Alberto Vázquez-Figueroa opens to Russian readers as well.