{"product_id":"the-red-earth-9780063437982","title":"The Red Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree women find themselves caught in the crossfire in this pulse-pounding saga of a Brazilian community in crisis and the environmental tragedy that threatens to engulf it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the lush Brazil-Argentina border, greed runs deep. A proposed hydroelectric dam spells doom for both the vibrant ecosystems of the Turvo State Park and the people who call it home. Park ranger Chaya refuses to stand by while her beloved land is razed. Her estranged cousin, Preta, a hardened leader, fights her own battle, walking a thin line between survival and poaching traditions. Then there's Olga, the prodigal journalist, burdened by guilt and the secrets she left behind. Their paths collide as the encroaching threat pulls them into a fierce battle against corrupt politicians, shadowy smugglers, and the ghosts of their shared past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoyalties are tested, old rivalries flare, and alliances arise in the unlikeliest places. And at the heart of it all, a family legacy, shrouded in myth and trauma, surfaces with devastating consequences. Echoing recent episodes in Brazilian history, The Red Earth is a whirling torrent of drama, sisterhood, and sacrifice, revealing the real-life stakes and cost of protecting the rainforest and its inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Morgana Kretzmann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harpervia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.54h x 5.67w x 0.92d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063437982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKretzmann, Morgana:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMorgana Kretzmann\u003c\/b\u003e was born in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, on the border with Argentina, and currently lives in São Paulo. She is a writer and screenwriter. In 2021, she won the \u003ci\u003eSão Paulo Literature Prize\u003c\/i\u003e with her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eTo Dust\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of the acclaimed ecological novel \u003ci\u003eThe Red Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Companhia das Letras and quickly sold to Germany, France, the United States, and Latin America. Kretzmann worked as one of the screenwriters for a Disney series that deals with environmental issues. She graduated from the extension course in Cinematographic Screenwriting at PUC-RIO and also holds a degree in Environmental Management from the Federal Institute of Santa Catarina, with her final project focused on the importance of literature in addressing urgent environmental issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Morgana Kretzmann \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48752350855325,"sku":"9780063437982","price":31.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_1586e41e-70bb-4caf-b5d5-07dbf93a0958.jpg?v=1785922032","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-red-earth-9780063437982","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}