In the Time of the Butterflies
by Julia Alvarez
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This second novel from author Alvarez is based on actual events in Santo Domingo. The lives of three sisters are explored who lived dangerously under the oppressive dictator, Trujillo, who imprisoned, tortured, and killed his own people with impunity. Dede, the fourth sister, narrates the sequence of events that lead to her sisters' murders.
Editions of In the Time of the Butterflies
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Paperback |
Publisher Plume |
Date 1995 |
Price $1.00 |
 Used, Very Good |
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Prebinding |
Publisher Bt Bound |
Date 1999 |
Price $18.99 |
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Publisher Notes
A story based on actual events evokes the horror of the Dominican Republic under dictator General Trujillo, as three sisters die in a jeep "accident"
Media Reviews
"Brimming with warmth and vitality...Mesmerizing."
First Line
She is plucking her bird of paradise of its dead branches, learning around the plant every time she hears a car.
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