{"product_id":"9788413563343","title":"VERONICA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVerónica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historical fiction novel set in the first decades of the 19th century in southern Catalonia, during the Peninsular War and the years that followed. The story follows Verónica, a woman of affluent origins whose life takes a drastic turn after suffering betrayals and losses. The reader will accompany the protagonist on a physical and emotional journey to the convent where her former tutor is dying, a trek that will serve to evoke her past, reconcile with her decisions, and face the weight of the memory of those she loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerónica, born into a wealthy family, had a prosperous and comfortable future ahead of her. However, setbacks in the form of betrayal and loss cut her expectations short, leading her to commit a betrayal of her own. Driven by the desire to make amends for an old desertion, she sets out on a journey to the convent where her elderly tutor lies dying and is calling for her company. During the journey, the protagonist evokes the key moments of her life: the disappearance of her daughter and the memory of the men who occupied her heart. This inner journey leads her to a process of reconciliation with herself and with all those who, living or dead, were part of her existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and the past as elements of personal reconciliation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBetrayal and its consequences in human relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of women in 19th-century rural Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe initiatory journey as a path to redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of the Peninsular War on daily and family life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in historical narrative set in 19th-century Catalonia, especially those seeking stories of personal growth and emotional conflict. It is also recommended for those who appreciate novels with a strong and complex female protagonist, and for followers of literature that explores memory, loss, and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in 19th-century rural Catalonia, with a detailed historical context of the Peninsular War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on betrayal, forgiveness, and the possibility of redemption through memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate portrait of a woman who, despite adversity, seeks to reconcile with her past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines a physical journey with an inner one, offering an immersive literary experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prats Alonso, Eduard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short but intense novel that stands out for its ability to build a plausible historical atmosphere while simultaneously delving into the psychology of its protagonist. The work offers a sensitive look at the wounds of the past and the healing process through memory. It is especially interesting for those who value historical narrative with a strong emotional component and a focus on the personal evolution of its characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405157622107,"sku":"9788413563343","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356334.jpg?v=1781824231","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413563343","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}