Generous Rafaela A Novel Author:Juan Valera Translation of a novel first published in Spain in 1897. It is the tale of Rafaela, a woman of low condition and unknown father who finds her way to Lisbon where Spanish "girls" were popular. She finds her way to Brazil, from where she later returns as a wealthy and rather well-read widow. She settles in Paris. It is a story of a life-lo... more »ng search for love.« less