Misericordia [Spanish Edition]

Misericordia tells the story of Benina, an elderly, impoverished maid whose quiet life of charity and faith unfolds in the impoverished streets of 19th-century Madrid. Despite her own destitution, she selflessly aids the fallen noblewoman Doña Paca and others in need, guided by deep Catholic compassion and resilience. When a mysterious benefactor offers sudden fortune, Benina faces moral trials that test her humility and virtue. Galdós masterfully blends realism and spiritual introspection, portraying social inequality, religious devotion, and the dignity of the marginalized. A profound meditation on mercy, suffering, and redemption, Misericordia stands as one of Galdós' most moving and humanistic novels.