The Woman on the Windowsill

On July 1, 1800, a shocking crime in Guatemala City involving a pair of severed breasts set off a significant investigation that would influence the course of justice and social order in the region. Sylvia Sellers-Garcia explores how this bizarre event prompted changes in policing and policy, highlighting its importance as a pivotal moment in Guatemalan history. The book offers a detailed examination of the crime and its broader impact on the country's transition toward modernization.