Polvo de jade: esencia del tiempo, Volume 1

In the beginning of the book (which consists of two volumes bound face to face, perhaps in a symbolic confrontation between two absolute truths), the girl protagonist learns to look beyond the appearance of material things under the guidance of a lullaby seer, wise and miracle-worker, an expert in the secrets of herbs and drinks. The young woman finds a partner who enjoys intense flavors: the enjoyment soon becomes transcendent emotion and participant in rituals and ceremonies.