Staurofila

By María Nestora Téllez

Staurofila is a captivating tale that traverses the realms of love, betrayal, and redemption. When Protaner, tasked with guarding a fearsome serpent imprisoned in the Kingdom of Lights, succumbs to treachery, his daughter Staurofila's life takes an unforeseen turn. Branded by the serpent's venom, Staurofila and her family are banished to the desolate Desert of Tears, where her only beacon of hope lies in her betrothal to the Prince of Lights. As Staurofila matures, the promise of her union with the Prince of Lights is jeopardized by dark machinations orchestrated by the Prince of Black Shadows. Amidst the conflict between love and duty, Staurofila must navigate a perilous path, torn between two princes and their opposing realms. Through trials and tribulations, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately unraveling her true destiny. Staurofila stands as a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love to conquer darkness. Originally penned in Spanish by author María Nestora Téllez in 1890, her only novel is a captivating allegorical epic that mirrors the soul's quest for spiritual enlightenment and virtue. Staurofila is a long lost literary gem reminiscent of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Princess Bride , where the pursuit of goodness and enlightenment unfolds in a narrative of spellbinding fantasy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DG61XYJJ
• ISBN13: 9798338352601
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 339 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"