Imagining Winter: Baskets of Water Summary

Ivanito learns English from Jorge's textbooks. At school, most have to learn Russian. Ivanito has a strong affinity for languages and his teacher, Sergey Mikoyan, praises him highly. One day, Sergey stands close to Ivanito, saying that he has to return to Russia and that vile things will be said about him. Sergey tries to hug Ivanito, who runs away and is later teased by classmates. Felicia wants a new husband, and the santera tells Felicia she must follow a number of steps. On the way home, she falls in love with Ernesto Brito. Ernesto moves in and they marry. However, Ernesto dies in a tragic fire while doing his job. Felicia writes a letter to El Lider to investigate Ernesto's death. She is convinced a woman named Graciela Moriera is responsible. At the beauty...