The Song of Ramon and Maria: An Epic Historical Novel of Love and Revenge
by Richard E. LaMottePublish: Sep 01, 2022SuspenseHistorical RomanceRomantic SuspenseRomanceHistorical Fiction
Book Overview
The Song of Ramon and Maria by Richard E. LaMotte is an epic romance novel set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution at the dawn of the 20th century.
Despite misgivings from her family, Maria Duranthon, of European ancestry, marries the love of her life, Ramon, a dashing Indian cowboy, in the small rural Mexican town of Rosario. But when Ramon is drafted into the Mexican army and Maria's father is unexpectedly murdered, the two lovers will diverge toward very different paths in life.
After suffering a harrowing assault by a despicable army captain, Maria leaves for Mexico City, realizing to her horror that she is pregnant. She is forced to beg on the streets until she finds refuge in the bordello of a European madame. Meanwhile, Ramon joins the revolutionaries while being hunted by the federal forces. Can Ramon and Maria find their way back to each other?
A sprawling tale of love, loss, and betrayal, The Song of Ramon and Maria never lets you take your eyes off the pages. Author Richard E. LaMotte weaves an epic yarn filled with romance, tragedy, and political intrigue that keeps you on your toes with a string of twists and turns you never see coming.
This is a story full of heartbreak where our heroes sacrifice themselves for the greater good. Ramon and Maria are two star-crossed lovers who find themselves separated from each other due to extraordinary circumstances they have no control over.
Reader's Favorite reviewer, Pikasho Deka, writes: "If you love to read epic romance sagas or historical fiction, I can't recommend The Song of Ramon and Maria enough."
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BIOGRAPHY Richard E. La Motte is a novelist and influential seasoned writer of romantic action and suspense with historical elements; his new novel, titled “The Song of Ramon and Maria,” was released in September 2022, and his subsequent titles, “The Treasure,” and “A Crime Story” in October 2022, which all are available on Amazon books, Kindle, KU, and fine literary sites and magazines.
Richard has always been an observer of people and loves stories; he enjoys romantic stories about history, suspense, mysterious and exotic places, danger, and adventure. Stories about behavior, motivation, self-realization, and self-deception – in other words, stories about us - us as humans. This passion resulted from when he joined the Marine Corps just out of high school.
This passion was born from working in the motion picture industry as a costume designer, art director, technical advisor, and director – traveling worldwide, and setting up departments in foreign countries. In addition, he enjoyed working with prominent Hollywood actors and actresses. The novelist, a unique storyteller, has worked in off-beaten places on six continents.
The Author is an avid history lover, reader, and researcher and a collector, artist, designer, and music lover. Most importantly, Richard is a Husband and Father. Full of wisdom from life’s experiences, Richard E. LaMotte brings all of his unique talents, keen eye, and sense of humor to his writing – both fiction and non-fiction.
Now retired from the film and motion picture industry, Richard is devoting his time to his love of stories – writing adventures for avid readers of fiction. Rich and his beautiful wife Patricia reside in Valencia, California.