The Pretty Sister Of José

Author(s): Frances Hodgson Burnett

Genre(s): Romance, Published 1800 -1900

Narrators: Kalynda, Lynne T, Minnie, Susanjhudson, Marta A

Number of Chapters: 14

Length: 02 hours and 11 minutes

Language: English

Pepita would rather become a witch than a wife. She's seen too many women, including her mother, wither away at their husband's hands. Popular and respected, our gentle, but fiercely independent heroine immediately grows cruel and cold to any suitor drawn in by her allure. When a famous bullfighting lady killer from Madrid takes interest in her, will Pepita's resolve crumble with disastrous consequences?

A hit upon its 1899 release, this novella later spawned both a play and silent film adaptation. Despite its public popularity, its (now rather tame) intense love story and positive portrayal of Spaniards drew some controversy from English critics.

Summary by Mary Kay.