"Chita: A Memory of Last Island" by Lafcadio Hearn is a romantic novel set in the backdrop of a catastrophic hurricane in Island Caminada, Louisiana, in 1856. The story revolves around a little girl, Chita, who is the only survivor of the disaster. She is adopted and raised by the Hispanic community in the nearby isle. The book is a splendid combination of natural scenery and customs, with elements of folklore, highlighting the power of nature and human resilience.
