Antonia Kerrigan Literary Agency

Behind a great statesman such as Sebastiò José de Carvalho e Melo there is not one great woman, but several. Some bound by blood, like his mother Maria Teresa Luiza de Mendoça e Melo; others, by affection, such as his two wives. The first, ten years older than the young Sebastiâo, was the widow Teresa de Mendoça e Almada. The relationship was not fully accepted, but Sebastiao didn’t hesitate, he kidnapped... - Read more

In one of the most intensive and transgressive Mexican novels of all times Silvana, the main character, falls in love with a child, breaking the last sexual taboo of our days. This scandalous, forbidden relationship, to which she surrenders completely, will force the reader to question his most solid moral believes about love, tolerance and guilt. Un siglo detrás de mí also narrates the story of Silvana's extravagant family, told... - Read more