María del Mar Rodríguez receives the literary prize of the 6th Historical Novel Festival in Tacoronte
On Saturday 14 November at 19:00 the 6th Historical Novel Festival in Tacoronte presents its literary prize to Canarian writer María del Mar Rodríguez, author of the trilogy «Relatos de unas islas desamparadas» (Baile del Sol). José Zoilo presents the ceremony and violinist Ana Obando Rivas adds a musical note. Sala Óscar Domínguez, Casa de la Cultura, Tacoronte. Free entry.
The 6th Historical Novel Festival in Tacoronte (VI Festival de Novela Histórica Ciudad de Tacoronte) awards its literary prize to Canarian writer María del Mar Rodríguez Pérez. Her work recovers episodes from the islands' history through the experiences of women, emigration and family memory. Her name is tied to the trilogy «Relatos de unas islas desamparadas», published by Baile del Sol and made up of «La prestamista» (2019), «La tuerta» (2023) and «La viuda blanca» (2025): three novels spanning more than a century of Canarian history, from 1850 to 1982. The prize links to this year's motto, «Sensibilidad y mentalidad canaria», which highlights the role of women in Canarian history.
The award ceremony is on Saturday 14 November at 19:00 in the Sala Óscar Domínguez of the Casa de la Cultura in Tacoronte. José Zoilo presents, and violinist Ana Obando Rivas provides a musical note. Entry is free. At 20:30, at the Auditorio Capitol, Aranza Coello presents her stage adaptation of «La tuerta», the prizewinning author's novel.
