"Flor de mayo" is an exciting novel by the famous Spanish writer Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. The book tells the love story between a simple Spanish girl Marabina and a rich explorer Jorge. Their forbidden love creates many obstacles and trials as social conventions and the opulent environment they live in try to keep them apart. The author skillfully recreates the atmosphere of Spanish society of the 19th century, using vivid descriptions of local customs, emotions and passions of the characters. "Flor de mayo" is not only a novel about love, but also about the fight against stereotypes and beliefs, as well as about the importance of believing in yourself and your principles. This book will captivate you from the first pages with its dramatic story that will stay in your heart long after reading.