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| Author | Marivi Soliven |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | New American Library |
Publication date | April 28, 2013 |
| Publication place | United States |
The Mango Bride is a 2013 novel written by United States-based Filipino author Marivi Soliven. Soliven wrote the first draft of the novel as part of theNational Novel Writing Month. In its manuscript form, initially titledIn the Service of Secrets, the novel won the 2011Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature.[1][2]
The novel follows two Filipino women who move to the United States. Socialite Amparo Guerrero is banished from Manila after disgracing her wealthy family. Meanwhile, impoverished Beverly Obejas travels as amail-order bride in hopes of a better life. They both settle in Oakland, California, where their lives soon intersect.
In February 2022, it was reported that Filipino actressSharon Cuneta would star and executive produce a film adaptation, withMartin Edralin directing and Rae Red adapting the novel as a screenplay.[3]