The Miracle of the Red Roses

About the Book

The Miracle of the Red Roses is a novel depicting some people who, though drawn from the wide diversity of our society, could be found anywhere in the world and  throughout any given period. The plot revolves around the following main characters who could be labeled as off-beat, even though they are not rare specimens in our nation. Let’s outline their roles

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RUDOLPH MORGAN:

 Rudolph is a brilliant, young, self-made man without a formal journalistic education. Through his effort, intelligence and clean-cut personality, he reached the highest position at a leading newspaper in his country. Later on, when deposed from his pedestal, he had to bear tough breaks and hardships while he worked in low-paid jobs in a country other than his own. Unable to adapt, he watched the years go by, leaving furrows on his face and snow on his temples. Despite the whimsical evolution of his destiny, he never matured.

PADRE EUSEBIO:

Padre Eusebio is an abject, sordid, vile, miserable and despicable being who descends to the lowest levels of disgrace and infamy, no caring who he destroys or implicates in his evil world. Treason hides behind his handshake or blessing. He willingly commits murder with a smile on his lips while invoking God’s name

MARIA LUISA VARGAS, BERTILDA SALCEDO and FLORENCE:

These are women in love, going through painful moments of grief and sorrow after losing their cherished dreams, women acquiescent to their fate without struggle. Each one of them symbolize, --within the context of her milieu-- the innocent victims of society all around the world.

LUIS RAMON  SAENZ, ERNEST QUIROGA, GESTAS:

These degenerate characters are the maximum expression of wretched souls.

They thrive and prolifearate in the hidden cesspools in our society. They are beyond rehabiliation regardless of the opportunities afforded them throughout their lives.

This book portrays the experiences undergone by immigrants from Latin-America, who come to the United States in search of advancement, to focus on solving  their problems and overcoming their failures. Once their former youth is gone, they discover how different their culture and customs are from those of the Promised Land.

The Miracle of the Red Roses exposes some of the wickedness infecting our everyday life, despite the ongoing efforts aimed at its eradication. It has existed since Cain’s time, at the dawn of humanity, and will remain until humanity disappears from the surface of this planet.

Amidst all the mirthlessness, the author interweaves scenes of love, friendship, lust, tenderness, crime and pain, which keeps the reader keenly interested up to the unexpected and surprising end.

About the Author

Rafael Angel Alvarado was born in Cartago, Costa Rica. At a very young age, he began to write poetry and stories. Before he turned 13, a school newspaper had already puibli- ished some of his productions. He has received prizes and honorable mentions in some literary contests. In his country he was a journalist and a politician. He emmigrated to Ca- lifornia, where he established an office. After he retired, he dedicated his time to write, his life time passion. Editorial Hispano Americana of Argentina published two of his books: Tardes Dormidas, a compilation of poems written during his teens, and Escribidu- rías, also a collection of stories written during his teens. Lately he devoted more time to writing novels, and has produced four: “Just Because I am Black,” published in Canadá, “A Nook Under the Bridge,” “Mr President,” and The Miracle of he Red Roses.