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Name: La verdad sobre el caso Savolta
Rating: 4.25 (4 reviews)
Author: Eduardo Mendoza

📘 La verdad sobre el caso Savolta by Eduardo Mendoza

This novel blends the intrigue of a crime thriller with the dramatic backdrop of a tumultuous period in early 20th-century Barcelona. The setting is richly imagined, with characters like a newspaper reporter, a French adventurer, a curious gypsy, a bossy man, a thief, and others, each contributing to the colorful tapestry of the period. The novel offers a nostalgic look at a city torn between socialist ideals and capitalist aspirations, marked by violence, death, and love. The author, Eduardo Mendoza, skillfully balances humor, satire, and historical context, creating a novel that is both intelligent and whimsical, captivating readers from experts to those who appreciate the emotions of the story.

First publish date: 1975

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery

Authors: Eduardo Mendoza

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