Hija del Adelantado

Hija del Adelantado is a historical novel by José Milla y Vidaurre, set in the 16th century during the Spanish colonization of Guatemala. The story unfolds in the ancient capital as Pedro de Alvarado returns to assume the role of governor, accompanied by his wife, Doña Beatriz de la Cueva, and their mestiza daughter, Leonor, who plays a significant role in the narrative. This work explores themes of identity and cultural conflict in the wake of conquest, making it a notable contribution to Central American literature.