Alicia Maravilla

The grass is always greener on the other side ... some of the time. And when Alicia Maravilla leaves the austere reality of her Mexican village for promising America, this is exactly what she believes. "Alicia Maravilla" is the story of one crossing of the Rio Grande that leads to life altering discoveries and experiences for a young Mexican woman. Entering into America, Alicia realizes that her culture shock is becoming a culture clash as she is faced with the unfamiliar customs of the United states and the changes that she is experiencing with in herself. Meeting unforgettable characters along her journey, Alicia is introduced to the harsh reality of Mexican life in America and the determination it takes to make a home in a new country while holding on to one's heritage. S. Lecomte's new work of fiction not only focuses on the adventures of Alicia Maravilla, but explores the social economic system within the United States and the ways in which different classes and ethnicities are structured.Lecomte, S. is the author of 'Alicia Maravilla' with ISBN 9781571973481 and ISBN 1571973486.