Description
Keeping Up Appearances
Book Summary
This work immerses us in the fascinating and dark trajectory of Cándida Pizarro, a Spanish designer who transformed the world of bridal fashion. Over several decades, the reader will discover not only the keys to her business success, but also the murkiest secrets she hid behind her impeccable facade. A story where glamour and ambition intertwine with violence and mystery, revealing what is truly hidden when keeping up appearances.
What is it about?
The novel follows the life of Cándida Pizarro, an enterprising woman who managed to revolutionize the bridal fashion industry from Spain. As the narrative progresses, the reader travels through her professional rise over the years, learning the inner workings of her business empire. However, behind the success and elegance of her designs hides a much bleaker reality. The protagonist has been accumulating a series of secrets in her closet of appearances, including the accidental deaths of her husbands and the disappearance of those men who had mistreated her at some point. The plot combines personal drama with a thriller, exploring how violence and revenge can hide beneath a life of luxury and sophistication.
Main Themes
- Business success in the fashion world and personal development.
- Gender-based violence and its long-term consequences.
- The duality between public image and private life.
- Mystery and revenge as narrative drivers.
- Female empowerment from a complex and ambiguous perspective.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary fiction that combines social drama with thriller elements. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy stories starring strong and complex women, with plots that explore ambition, success, and the shadows of the past. It will also be attractive to those looking for a read that addresses gender-based violence from an original and immersive narrative perspective.
What this book offers
- A deep and critical view of the price of success and public image.
- A narrative that invites reflection on the violence hidden in personal relationships.
- A detailed portrait of the evolution of Spanish bridal fashion over the decades.
- A plot that maintains tension and mystery until the end.
- A complex protagonist who defies stereotypes of victim and executioner.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Trujillo, Carmela
- Publisher: Ediciones Torre de Lis
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: AUSTEN
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: October 2020
- Number of pages: 108
- Weight: 150 g
Editorial Review
A literary proposal that successfully combines the portrait of a successful entrepreneur with the dark secrets that surround her. The work stands out for its ability to address topics such as gender-based violence and revenge from a perspective that avoids manichaeism, offering an ambiguous and fascinating protagonist. It is an agile and addictive read, ideal for those looking for a story that entertains while inviting reflection on the masks we all wear.