A Final Word Summary

Eva writes that Rolf left her in La Colonia and returned to the capital to keep track of events, but was detained for recording matters that the government did not want seen. Senor Aravena intervened, sending Rolf back to his village so that he would not get in further trouble.

Rolf arrives in La Colonia and seeks Eva out at once, finding her sitting under a tree in the garden. The two kiss and Rolf's uncle and aunt fetch the best wine to celebrate the new love. Life goes on for Eva and Rolf, though it is never clear how they end up as Eva refuses to reveal how she has written the story.

A Final Word Analysis

The novel ends with some questions and some answers. Eva tells stories with many different options for endings, enjoying allowing her...