Description
LA SACAVERA
Book Summary
A historical mystery novel set in Oviedo in 1750. When the corpse of a stranger appears after a storm, Corrales, an informant known for his unorthodox but effective methods, takes charge of the investigation. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of dark interests, grudges, and secret vices involving various social strata, including historical figures such as Father Feijoo. The city becomes the true protagonist of this crime chronicle full of contrasts.
What is it about?
Oviedo, June 1750. After an intense storm, the corpse of a stranger appears in a flooded street. Local authorities, unofficially supported by the informant Corrales—a man with questionable procedures but a reputation for being decisive—begin an investigation. The case reveals a dense network of hidden interests, deeply rooted grudges, and secret vices. An extensive gallery of characters of all social conditions, from noble ladies and libertine lovers to smugglers of forbidden books, prosecutors, and scoundrels, intersect in the plot. Eminent figures of the time such as Father Feijoo, Dr. Casal, or the regent Gil de Jaz also play their part in this intrigue novel with the soul of a crime chronicle, where the city of Oviedo, with its lights and shadows, stands as the true protagonist.
Main Themes
- Criminal investigation in the 18th century
- Historical intrigue and crime chronicle
- Social contrasts: nobility, clergy, and the underworld
- Smuggling of forbidden books and censorship
- Secret vices and institutional corruption
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of historical novels with shades of mystery and detective fiction, interested in plots set in 18th-century Spain. Also for those who enjoy stories with a detailed urban setting, characters from different social strata, and references to real historical figures such as Father Feijoo.
What this book offers
- An immersion in 18th-century Oviedo, with its atmosphere, streets, and social contrasts.
- A plot of mystery and intrigue with twists that maintain interest until the end.
- Complex and morally ambiguous characters, such as the informant Corrales, who enrich the narrative.
- The recreation of a historical period with references to real figures and aspects of daily life of the time.
Data Sheet
- Author: ORDAZ, JORGE
- Publisher: EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA,S.L
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, DETECTIVE AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: NARRATIVA PEZ DE PLATA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2024
- Number of pages: 176
- Weight: 314 g
Editorial Review
A solid proposal within the historical intrigue novel genre. Jorge Ordaz builds a plot that combines criminal investigation with a rich period setting, succeeding in making the city of Oviedo come alive as one more character. The inclusion of real historical figures and the diversity of characters from different social strata provide depth and plausibility to the story. Ideal for those looking for an entertaining read with historical substance, without sacrificing mystery and narrative tension.