Depopulation

Depopulation

by Marina Closs

Bellevue Literary Press · 2026 · 320 pages

In the lush, untamed subtropics of 17th-century South America, a Jesuit mission teeters on the edge of profound change. As Father Ruiz and his assistant attempt to convert the indigenous Guaraní people, their isolated sanctuary is disrupted by the arrival of a figure claiming divine kinship. This spiritual upheaval is soon overshadowed by the imminent threat of European slavers, forcing an unlikely alliance between the missionaries and the Guaraní to flee into the heart of the jungle. This novel is a vibrant tapestry of faith, culture, and survival, perfect for readers who crave immersive historical fiction with a touch of the mystical.

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