Mujer en traje de batalla

In 1809, Henriette Faber defies societal norms by enrolling in medical school as 'Henri' and living as a man for fifteen years, serving as a surgeon in Napoleon's army and later practicing medicine in Cuba. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her marriage to Juana de Le
ón leads to a sensational trial, stripping her of her identity and profession. This epic novel, Antonio Ben
ítez Rojo's final work, brings Faber's extraordinary story to life, exploring her struggles against the strictures of her time.