{"product_id":"9788415098386","title":"The Flowers of Evil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBaudelaire's Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the industrial Bilbao of 1917, renowned photographer Alfredo Maldonado, a disillusioned man with an acerbic sense of humor, is drawn into an investigation of the brutal murder of the daughter of one of the city's wealthiest families. What begins as a puzzle to be solved becomes a descent into the depths of the human condition, where he uncovers a web of family and financial interests whose common denominator is evil. A noir novel that proves that ambition and pettiness are not exclusive attributes of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfredo Maldonado, a prestigious photographer in 1917 Bilbao, is a natural observer of the society around him. When the daughter of one of the city's most powerful families is found brutally murdered, his critical gaze and penchant for the dark make him the accidental investigator of a crime that shakes the foundations of the local bourgeoisie. Through his inquiries, Maldonado ironically dissects a society indifferent to the tragedy of the First World War, while unraveling a complex network of family and financial interests. The plot reveals how ambition and pettiness, disguised as respectability, weave a web of betrayals and secrets that point to a single common denominator: evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAmbition and pettiness as drivers of early 20th-century bourgeois society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between respectable appearances and the darkness hidden within the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait of an industrial Bilbao in transformation, immersed in indifference toward the First World War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBetrayal as an inherent element of human and family relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe critical and disillusioned gaze of a protagonist who observes the most sordid side of the human condition.\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 of noir and mystery novels who appreciate plots set in precise historical contexts. It is ideal for those looking for a narrative that combines criminal investigation with sharp social criticism, featuring a complex protagonist and an industrial setting that becomes a character in its own right. It will also interest lovers of historical fiction who explore the shadows of early 20th-century society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the Bilbao of 1917, with a detailed historical setting that enriches the plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA singular protagonist, a disillusioned photographer, whose perspective provides a unique and acerbic look at society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspenseful plot that reveals the complexities of family relationships and the financial interests hidden behind a crime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the nature of evil and betrayal, showing that these are not phenomena exclusive to the present day.\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 Garrido Ávila, Gonzalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, Crime and mystery genre, Mystery and suspense works, Historical 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\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaudelaire's Flowers is a noir novel that transcends the mere crime to offer a scathing portrait of an era and a social class. The choice of a photographer as the protagonist allows for a visual and critical narrative, where each scene becomes a snapshot of hypocrisy and ambition. The setting in 1917 Bilbao, amidst indifference toward the Great War, provides a historical context that enriches the plot. For readers looking for a mystery with psychological and social depth, this work offers a satisfying and thought-provoking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407413928283,"sku":"9788415098386","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841509838.jpg?v=1781855078","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415098386","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}