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Las Chicas de Palacio
Segunda EdiciónLas Chicas de Palacio desnuda la cara oculta del poder a través de la historia de Carolina, Susana, Lorena y Taña, cuatro fuertes mujeres muy cercanas a quienes toman decisiones en el mundo, con la política mexicana como telón de fondo. Esta es una novela en la que abundan las conspiraciones, artimañas románticas, corrupción internacional, complicidades, secretos, peligros y el lado más sucio del poder.Las cuatro chicas descifran misterios tanto de la vida pública del país, como de la política mundial, tras recibir un mensaje único que refuerza su complicidad, ilumina sus pasiones y construye una fuerte amistad. Las fronteras entre la política y sus protagonistas, así como entre sus problemas y entusiasmo personales se desvanecen, uniéndose en una sola historia llena de matices en la que, al final, todas las piezas encajan.Una divertida historia que obliga a pensar.La extraordinaria habilidad de Erica Fuentes para escribir entre líneas muestra su profundo conocimiento de su el poder y la política mundial desde dentro.La primera edición de Las Chicas de Palacio fue retirada del mercado abruptamente, pese a encontrarse entre los 10 libros de mayor venta en México desde su lanzamiento. ¿Porque a quienes detentan el poder les molestó ser desnudados en público? ¿En México? En Oriente Medio, ¿o tal vez en Europa o en Estados Unidos mismo?Decídalo usted.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Erica Fuentes
10 books1 followerHaving spent the greater portion on her childhood and adult life hopping continents, Erica Fuentes has a multifaceted background in the field of diplomacy and protocol, both in the private and the public sector, including consular foreign service. The mixture of her international experience with her basic Hispanic family values brings a unique perspective to her characters and settings for her novels.
When not writing Hispanic romance novels or meticulously translating other author’s work, Erica spends her time helping colleagues as director of a translators’ cooperative, with associate members covering over fifty languages on five continents.
She lives with her husband Luis, whom she met twelve years ago when destiny brought them together as co-producers of an international public television event in Mexico City. They divide their time between their homes on the Virginia Coast, Mexico City, and Guanajuato, Mexico, enjoying their children, grandchildren, and three Siamese cats.
When not writing Hispanic romance novels or meticulously translating other author’s work, Erica spends her time helping colleagues as director of a translators’ cooperative, with associate members covering over fifty languages on five continents.
She lives with her husband Luis, whom she met twelve years ago when destiny brought them together as co-producers of an international public television event in Mexico City. They divide their time between their homes on the Virginia Coast, Mexico City, and Guanajuato, Mexico, enjoying their children, grandchildren, and three Siamese cats.
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July 26, 2019
Como novela política le faltó mucho y como simple historia de amistad le faltó más. No sé, me gustó pero no me dejó satisfecha.
June 19, 2011
An irresistible tale of political power that rings true.
Shakedown is a fascinating encounter with world leaders with their guard down.
It comes to the forefront in light of the "Fast & Furious" ATF scandal.
A very interesting novel about international politics and world affairs, against the backdrop of Mexican Politics. Although it is a translation of the original in Spanish, the author herself is the translator. I read both the English and Spanish versions of the book and I can not tell which is the translation.
The author speaks volumes between the lines. As soon as I finished reading Shakedown I rushed to buy her next novel: Salve Regina, which I simply couldn't put down.
Shakedown follows four women who work for the government in different capacities, discovering and utilizing closely guarded secrets to forge a bond of friendship and power.
Carolina: An Army lieutenant head of presidential translators.
Lorena: A presidential aid, lover of an all-powerful police chief.
Susana: A Foreign Relations staffer, with a brilliant mind.
Tania: The sex-bomb in charge of very special services for the presidency.
All beautiful, intelligent and smart, strong women.
From the prologue, the author lets her characters tell the story. An intriguing and fascinating tale of politics from within, international corruption, manipulation and, ultimately: power.
A provocative and fun book which must be based on facts. The publisher added a note explaining that the first edition in Spanish was abruptly withdrawn by the previous publisher when it was among the top 10 selling books in Mexico. No publisher that I know pulls a bestseller unless forced to do so!
Definitely recommend.
Shakedown is a fascinating encounter with world leaders with their guard down.
It comes to the forefront in light of the "Fast & Furious" ATF scandal.
A very interesting novel about international politics and world affairs, against the backdrop of Mexican Politics. Although it is a translation of the original in Spanish, the author herself is the translator. I read both the English and Spanish versions of the book and I can not tell which is the translation.
The author speaks volumes between the lines. As soon as I finished reading Shakedown I rushed to buy her next novel: Salve Regina, which I simply couldn't put down.
Shakedown follows four women who work for the government in different capacities, discovering and utilizing closely guarded secrets to forge a bond of friendship and power.
Carolina: An Army lieutenant head of presidential translators.
Lorena: A presidential aid, lover of an all-powerful police chief.
Susana: A Foreign Relations staffer, with a brilliant mind.
Tania: The sex-bomb in charge of very special services for the presidency.
All beautiful, intelligent and smart, strong women.
From the prologue, the author lets her characters tell the story. An intriguing and fascinating tale of politics from within, international corruption, manipulation and, ultimately: power.
A provocative and fun book which must be based on facts. The publisher added a note explaining that the first edition in Spanish was abruptly withdrawn by the previous publisher when it was among the top 10 selling books in Mexico. No publisher that I know pulls a bestseller unless forced to do so!
Definitely recommend.
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