Corregidora

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Corregidora by Gayl Jones follows Ursa Corregidora, a middle-aged singer in the 1950s, who deals with the trauma of a violent attack by her possessive husband, Mutt, which renders her infertile. She navigates complex relationships, her painful family history of slavery, and her own sense of identity while striving to make a living as a performer. Sensitive topics include sexual violence and abuse.