This document contains excerpts from the novel "Queen of the South" by Arturo Perez-Reverte, detailing the perilous life of Teresa Mendoza, a woman thrust into the world of drug trafficking. The text begins with copyright information and moves into vivid narrative scenes describing Teresa's initial terrifying experiences after her boyfriend's death, her subsequent rise in the drug trade in Melilla and Gibraltar, and her interactions with various figures including other traffickers, a reporter, and law enforcement. Throughout the passages, elements of her personal journey and emotional state are revealed, interwoven with descriptions of dangerous operations, strategic business dealings, and her reflections on loyalty, survival, and her past in Culiacan, Sinaloa, ultimately concluding with events leading to a confrontation in Mexico.

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