Lovers of historical fiction will enjoy the added fascination of the elements of mysticism and time travel which the author has used in her portrayal of The Diaz Crystal's heroine.
The power of the Inca Goddess of the Rainbow resides within the crystal pendant which Selena inherits from her Spanish grandmother - a power so strong that she is obliged to do its bidding.
In her past life as Soello, she lives a privileged life as the favored Concubine of the Inca king. The novel allows the reader to become intimately involved with the history of Peru as it was played out during the Spanish conquest of the Inca. Nation.