The rebels of General Tomas Arroyo abduct American teacher Harriet Winslow while she is in Mexico teaching. During his time in Mexico, Ambrose "Old Gringo" Bierce meets Gen. Arroyo and falls in love with his daughter, Harriet. A well-known author, Bierce aspires to remain anonymous in order to control his own destiny as he nears death. Bierce, despite his admiration for Arroyo, attempts to incite the General's wrath whenever possible in order to avoid suffering from his disease. With both Bierce and Arroyo, Winslow finds herself drawn to the men. She develops feelings for Arroyo and the two begin a relationship. She is adamant in her desire to carry out Bierce's dying wish when she discovers his true identity (a writer she has long admired and respected). E.W. DesMarais wrote this piece.
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The rebels of General Tomas Arroyo abduct American teacher Harriet Winslow while she is in Mexico teaching. During his time in Mexico, Ambrose "Old Gringo" Bierce meets Gen. Arroyo and falls in love with his daughter, Harriet. A well-known author, Bierce aspires to remain anonymous in order to control his own destiny as he nears death. Bierce, despite his admiration for Arroyo, attempts to incite the General's wrath whenever possible in order to avoid suffering from his disease. With both Bierce and Arroyo, Winslow finds herself drawn to the men. She develops feelings for Arroyo and the two begin a relationship. She is adamant in her desire to carry out Bierce's dying wish when she discovers his true identity (a writer she has long admired and respected). E.W. DesMarais wrote this piece.
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