Evita: The Woman with the Whip by Mary Main is a critical biography of Eva Perón, the influential wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. The book portrays Eva as a powerful yet controversial figure, tracing her rise from poverty to national prominence and examining her role in politics, propaganda, and social welfare. Main presents Evita as charismatic and driven, but also manipulative and authoritarian, arguing that she used her influence to control public perception and consolidate power. Overall, the biography offers a skeptical and often harsh interpretation of her life, highlighting both her impact on Argentina and the darker aspects of her legacy.