Cereus Blooms at NightAt the core of this haunting multigenerational novel are the shifting faces of Mala - adventurer and protector, recluse and madwoman. Told by Tyler, Mala's vivacious male caretaker at the Paradise Alms House, the story is layered with unforgettable scenes of a world where love and treachery collide. Part magic realism, part psychological drama, Cereus Blooms at Night is as luscious as the cereus blossom whose scent can transport you to unimaginable realms. |
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