A journalist is tasked with investigating the life of his great-grandmother, Amelia Garayoa. All that is known about her is that she -fled Madrid shortly before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, abandoning her husband and son. To rescue her from oblivion, he will have to put together all the pieces of the extraordinary puzzle of her life, one by one, which will take him to Paris, London, Cairo, Berlin, Warsaw, Moscow, Athens... A riveting novel featuring characters whose lives paint a magni- cent portrait of the history of the twentieth century. A captivating story filled with tension and drama that represents an exciting new direction in the literary career of one of Spain's most international authors.
This book will take you down a whirlwind of adventures. There is romance, suspense, history lessons, unexpected turns. It's like watching a movie. It is a very long book, but you savor every moment.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.