The Divine Husband

Francisco Goldman's third novel, The Divine Husband, weaves a richly layered narrative that spans different eras and locations, beginning with a love poem by Cuba's revered poet Jose Marti. It follows Maria de las Nieves Moran, a former nun navigating political upheaval in Central America and later New York, and explores her entwined life with Marti through vivid historical reimagining and ironies. The story also includes a contemporary mystery involving the possible illegitimate child of Marti and Maria de las Nieves, blending historical detail with humor, emotion, and compelling characters in an engaging American novel.