Description
WHEN DEATH KNOCKS AT THE DOOR
Book Summary
A novel that intertwines fiction and historical reality to immerse the reader in the turbulent era of the Bourbon Restoration. Through the investigation of a chilling crime, the author constructs a thrilling narrative that combines mystery with a social portrait of a key period in the history of Catalonia. The reader will find a well-documented plot that offers an absorbing and enriching reading experience.
What is it about?
Reus, 1879. A mysterious killer ends the lives of the entire family living at the Periné farmhouse: the father, the mother, the son, and the twins who had not yet been baptized. Starting from this shocking crime, the novel develops an investigation that serves as a common thread to explore the social, political, and cultural tensions of the Bourbon Restoration. Fiction merges with historical reality to offer a deep vision of a turbulent era, where the reader will accompany the investigators in the resolution of a case that shakes an entire community.
Main themes
- Criminal investigation and crime solving in a real historical context.
- The Bourbon Restoration and its social and political tensions in Catalonia.
- A portrait of rural life and family structures in the 19th century.
- The coexistence of literary fiction and documented historical events.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in historical mystery novels who are looking for a well-constructed plot set in a real period of Catalonia's history. It is also ideal for those who enjoy criminal investigations with a strong social and contextual component, as well as for anyone who wants to discover a turbulent era through an absorbing narrative.
What this book offers
- An immersion in the Catalonia of the Bourbon Restoration through a mystery plot.
- A documented and realistic view of the social and family structures of the 19th century.
- A criminal investigation that maintains interest and narrative tension until the end.
- The combination of fiction and historical reality to enrich the understanding of the period.
Technical specifications
- Author: BALCELLS, SALVADOR
- Publisher: LLIBRES DELICTE
- Language: cat
- Topic: HISTORICAL MYSTERIES
- Collection: LLIBRES DEL DELICTE
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: September 2021
- Number of pages: 300
- Weight: 392 g
Editorial review
A novel that stands out for its ability to fuse the intrigue of the crime genre with a rigorous historical context. The author constructs a solid plot that not only entertains but also offers a window into an era rarely explored in crime fiction. Recommended for readers who value historical documentation and well-resolved mystery plots.