The Search for a Chili Queen, on the Fringes of a Rebozo

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HISTORICAL NOVEL. Wagons, vendors, and customers mingled in the marketplace in the plazas of late 19th century San Antonio, Texas. In the evenings lantern lights illuminated another scene: rows of chili stands staffed by young hostesses who vied for loyal diners. The author creates a fictional but authentic story of Lupe Pérez, a young teenager who bolsters business with hard work, and a penchant for storytelling. Fort Worth, TX, 2009 TCU Press, 1st Ed., 145 Pgs., 8&1/2 x 11, PB