The Doomswoman by Gertrude Atherton

The Doomswoman is a novel by Gertrude Atherton that tells the story of a woman named Dona Juana who lives in California during the Mexican-American War. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge as Dona Juana seeks to avenge her husband's death at the hands of American soldiers.

By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1907 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 31 chapters · 60,357 words

First lines

It was at Governor Alvarado's house in Monterey that Chonita first knew of Diego Estenega. I had told him much of her, but had never cared to mention the name of Estenega in the presence of an Iturbi y Moncada.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gertrude Atherton
• Date: 1907 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure
• Length: 60,357 words
• Structure: 31 chapters, 999 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period, focusing on the cultural and social dynamics of that time.
• Romance — The plot centers around romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
• Drama — The story involves intense character development and emotional themes.
• Adventure — The characters experience a series of exciting and risky events.

Tags

feminism · society · gender roles · historical fiction · drama · romance · conflict · power dynamics · family · identity · social commentary · women's rights

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV
• CHAPTER XXVI
• CHAPTER XXVII
• CHAPTER XXVIII
• CHAPTER XXIX
• CHAPTER XXX
• CHAPTER XXXI

More by Gertrude Atherton

• The Sacrificial Altar (1930)
• The Pearls of Loreto (1904)
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• The Wash-Tub Mail (1896)
• The Conquest of Dona Jacoba (1902)
• A Ramble with Eulogia (1902)
• The Isle of Skulls (1907)
• The Head of a Priest (1905)
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