Author Talk: Dr. Bárbara Mujica

When:
April 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
2023-04-13T19:00:00-05:00
2023-04-13T20:30:00-05:00
Where:
Lake Travis Community Library
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Lake Travis Community Library
Author Talk: Dr. Bárbara Mujica @ Lake Travis Community Library

Dr. Bárbara Mujica, Professor Emerita of Georgetown University, will discuss her new historical fiction novel, Miss Del RioSet in 1910 Mexico, Dolores, the daughter of a wealthy banker, must flee her comfortable life in Durango or risk death.

In a twist of fate she meets an influential American director who recognizes in her a natural performer. He invites her to Hollywood, and practically overnight, the famous Miss del Río is born. Spanning half a century, Miss del Río traces the life of a trailblazing woman whose legacy in Hollywood and in Mexico still shines bright today. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.