{"product_id":"9788412696165","title":"THE SCAVENGER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLA SACAVERA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOviedo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminal investigation in the 18th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical intrigue and crime chronicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial contrasts: nobility, clergy, and the underworld\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmuggling of forbidden books and censorship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSecret vices and institutional corruption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in 18th-century Oviedo, with its atmosphere, streets, and social contrasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot of mystery and intrigue with twists that maintain interest until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex and morally ambiguous characters, such as the informant Corrales, who enrich the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe recreation of a historical period with references to real figures and aspects of daily life of the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: ORDAZ, JORGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA,S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, DETECTIVE AND MYSTERY GENRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVA PEZ DE PLATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 314 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405861118299,"sku":"9788412696165","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841269616.jpg?v=1781833393","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412696165","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}