This book chronicles the lives and miracles of the wives of Mexican rulers. Here they let us in on their personal customs and ways of life, mentioning what they were obligated to do and what they were allowed to think and do. This is an innovative and thoughtful work that articulates various stories from women’s perspectives: family, private life, mentalities, and material culture. At the same time, the book analyzes the historical context and is an entertaining tour of Mexico's past and culture.

Sara Shefcovich is a sociologist, a researcher, a historian, and a professor at the Autonomous University of Mexico. She has received national and international awards, and her work has appeared in film, in theater, and on radio. She is the author of Demasiado amor, Pais de mentiras, and Vivir la vida.