The News From Paraguay

Ella Lynch is a gorgeous Irishwoman living in Paris when the Paraguayan prince regent, Franco, takes one look at her, falls instantly in love, takes her home, and sets her up in luxury as his mistress. Lily Tuck tells Ella's rich and colorful story by weaving together the tales of many others who come into her orbit, as Franco succeeds to power and eventually leads the country into a disastrous war. THE NEWS FROM PARAGUAY won the National Book Award in fiction in 2004. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.