Fiction – Historical – Hispanic & Latino

RELEASE DATE: 3/10/2026 (WILL SHIP DIRECTLY FROM OUR SUPPLIER’S WAREHOUSE)

Translated from the Spanish by: Beth Fowler

This colorful, emotive historical debut whisks us to the home of Frida Kahlo, where food, art, and love weave together an unforgettable story of friendship and loyalty, with a bright Coyoacn as a vivid background.

A hidden painting. A buried past. A legacy waiting to be uncovered.

Mexico City, 1939: Young and determined Nayeli Cruz flees from her Oaxaca home to arrive in Mexico City with neither friends nor prospects. Alone and armed only with her sharp wit and extraordinary talent in the kitchen, she finds herself in front of La Caza Azul, the home of Frida Kahlo. As she begins work as the artists cook, Nayeli is pulled into Fridas world of pain, passion, and defiance. But it isnt long before amid the vibrant tapestry of flavors, scents, and colors, the two women form a deep bondone that will shape the course of Nayelis life and leave behind a secret buried in art.

Buenos Aires, Present Day: Paloma, Nayelis granddaughter, stumbles upon a mysterious painting depicting her grandmother as a young woman. The artists identity is unknown, but the artworks existence threatens to unravel long-held family secrets. As Paloma delves into her grandmothers past, she uncovers a tale of passion, betrayal, and resilience that challenges everything she thought she knew about the one woman who raised her.

A lyrical and timeless portrait of the human side of one of the worlds most famous painters, Fridas Cook celebrates the power of female friendship, art, and love.

AUTHOR BIO:

Florencia Etcheves is an award-winning journalist, writer, and news presenter. She is also the author of several novels, two of which have been made into feature films,Perdida(Lost) and Netflix’sLa Corazonada. Follow her on Instagram @FloEtcheves.