What lengths will we go to for love? And in what forms could this love show up in?

Strong-willed Lillibet, a Bolivian cholita wrestler, is enthralled by Emilio and Emiliano—twins in appearance only. They share success and acclaim in the wrestling world but their complex relationship sets them on a path towards tragedy.

Against a backdrop of harsh economics, prejudice and societal changes across generations, Strength in Petticoats is a vibrant story in a carnivalesque world. A high-stakes tale of a search for love in which human flaws have dire consequences, as colourful as it is compassionate, Strength in Petticoats asks big questions in this inventive and compelling debut novel.

Publisher: Cinnamon Press
ISBN: 9781788648745

  • “I loved this book. It had a touch of Isabel Allende. The language was gorgeous and I liked the way it flowed. Evocative scene setting and great insight into Mexican ‘cholita’ wrestlers.”

  • “An absolute tour de force. I loved it. Loved the characters. Loved the story. Loved the poetry of the language. And I loved how original it was while being totally relatable.”

  • "What a brilliant book! An imaginative world with unusual, interesting, feisty characters. I loved the rich language and humour. Full of wonder, love and questions about what it means to be human."

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