<P> Esperanza Ortega was a very wealthy girl who could get anything she would desire , alongside a loving mother and father . One day , her father , and some of his men were suddenly killed by bandits while they were out working on the family 's ranch in Aguascalientes , Mexico . Esperanza 's father had intended to leave everything to his wife , Ramona , and Esperanza . However , the family 's lawyer informs them that a loophole in the will means that the ranch , their greatest source of income , will go to Señor Ortega 's step brother , Luis Ortega , whom Esperanza calls Tío Luis . Luis just so happens to be a suspect in Señor Ortega 's murder . He plans to dive into politics and feels that Ramona , who is a beloved local socialite , would look good by his side . Luis offers to marry Ramona but she refuses , and in response he issues a warning that Ramona and Esperanza will be in danger if she does not comply . </P>
<P> Esperanza Ortega was a very wealthy girl who could get anything she would desire , alongside a loving mother and father . One day , her father , and some of his men were suddenly killed by bandits while they were out working on the family 's ranch in Aguascalientes , Mexico . Esperanza 's father had intended to leave everything to his wife , Ramona , and Esperanza . However , the family 's lawyer informs them that a loophole in the will means that the ranch , their greatest source of income , will go to Señor Ortega 's step brother , Luis Ortega , whom Esperanza calls Tío Luis . Luis just so happens to be a suspect in Señor Ortega 's murder . He plans to dive into politics and feels that Ramona , who is a beloved local socialite , would look good by his side . Luis offers to marry Ramona but she refuses , and in response he issues a warning that Ramona and Esperanza will be in danger if she does not comply . </P>
who lives on the ranch in esperanza rising
who lives on the ranch in esperanza rising
Esperanza Ortega father Ramona
Esperanza Ortega father Ramona