The Plumed Serpent

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Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary Mexico, the story follows Kate Leslie, an Irish tourist drawn into the complexities of a religious movement led by General Don Cipriano and his friend Don Ramón Carrasco. As she navigates her relationship with Cipriano, the Men of Quetzalcoatl challenge traditional Christianity, aiming to establish their own worship centered around ancient deities. The novel explores themes of cultural identity, spirituality, and the clash between modernity and tradition, reflecting Lawrence's personal experiences in Mexico.