The Hacienda
Mexico

The Hacienda

by Isabel Cañas

Society & Class Historical Fiction Horror Gothic 2022

Summary

Set in Mexico in the aftermath of the War of Independence, The Hacienda follows Beatriz, a young woman whose father was executed and whose family home was destroyed during political upheaval. When wealthy landowner Don Rodolfo Solórzano proposes marriage, she accepts, hoping to secure a safe home and a fresh start. However, after moving to his remote estate, Hacienda San Isidro, Beatriz begins experiencing terrifying visions and unexplained disturbances. As she investigates the property’s dark history, she seeks help from Padre Andrés, a young priest hiding secrets of his own. Blending Gothic horror, historical fiction, and forbidden romance, Isabel Cañas explores women’s vulnerability within patriarchal society, the lingering effects of colonialism, and the struggle for independence in a world shaped by power and superstition.

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North America
About the author
Isabel Cañas
Isabel Cañas

Isabel Cañas is a Mexican American author known for her atmospheric historical fiction that blends gothic horror, romance, and supernatural elements. Drawing on Mexican history, folklore, and cultural traditions, she explores themes of identity, colonialism, faith, and the darker aspects of human nature. Her debut novel, The Hacienda (2022), follows a young woman who moves into a seemingly haunted estate in post-independence Mexico, combining gothic suspense with social commentary. Her second novel, Vampires of El Norte (2023), reimagines vampire folklore against the backdrop of the Mexican-American War. Through vivid historical settings and unsettling supernatural narratives, Cañas brings overlooked perspectives and cultural histories into the gothic literary tradition.

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Published
2022
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Isabel Cañas