{"product_id":"9788412150759","title":"The Canterac Crime","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Canterac Crime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this absorbing historical novel, Víctor del Pozo transports us to 1908 Castile to unravel a crime that shocked society at the time. A day laborer is found brutally murdered on the Canterac estate, but the authorities rule it a suicide. With his characteristic narrative style, the author weaves a plot where mystery, history, and punishment entwine until an unexpected conclusion. A must-read for fans of mystery novels with a historical backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 1908. The lifeless body of Primo Cea, a day laborer recently added to the Count of Oliva's crew, is discovered in the vicinity of the Canterac estate in Valladolid. The corpse shows multiple stab wounds, yet, surprisingly, the justice system rules it a suicide. Starting from this event, the novel reconstructs the intricacies of the case, revealing social tensions, the secrets of the landowning aristocracy, and the dark circumstances surrounding the laborer's death. Through an investigation that dismantles the official version, the reader uncovers a much more complex and somber truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReal historical crimes in early 20th-century Castile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAbuse of power and social inequality between the aristocracy and the peasantry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eManipulation of justice and concealment of the truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntrigue and suspense with a surprising conclusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural life and relationships of servitude in Restoration-era Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers passionate about historical mystery novels, true crime, and investigative plots set in real social and political contexts. It is also ideal for those who enjoy stories that explore the injustices of the past and the struggle for truth against established power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into a real criminal event that left a mark on a region's memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspenseful plot that maintains interest until the very last page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA faithful portrait of the social tensions and impunity of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about a little-known historical episode from a novelized perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: del Pozo, Victor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Glyphos Publicaciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: HISTORICAL MYSTERIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NO COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 628 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of \"The Devil's Armchair,\" Víctor del Pozo solidifies his style with a novel that combines historical rigor and narrative tension. The work stands out for its ability to reconstruct the oppressive atmosphere of rural Castile and for articulating a subtle critique of the class system. It is a recommended read for those looking for intelligent entertainment and a deep look into the intricacies of a real crime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GLYPHOS PUBLICACIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405082452315,"sku":"9788412150759","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841215075.jpg?v=1781822719","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412150759","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}