{"product_id":"9788416328666","title":"The buried bones","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Buried Bones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mystery novel that combines archaeological research with historical memory. Seventy years after the Civil War, archaeologist Júlia Ardid and her team begin an excavation to locate a mass grave in the Valencian Community. What begins as a quest for justice turns into a labyrinth of coercion, family secrets, and a buried truth that no one wants brought to light. A work that grips the reader with its fast-paced rhythm and a plot full of unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of the Valencian Community, in a small town, five men were executed and buried in a mass grave during the postwar period. For seven decades, their whereabouts have been a mystery. Archaeologist Júlia Ardid and her young team set out to locate the remains and discover the identity of the killers to bring justice. But the excavation hits constant obstacles: political and ecclesiastical figures look the other way, while unhealed family wounds are reopened. Furthermore, the grave hides a terrible surprise that will change everything, forcing the protagonists to confront a past that many would prefer to keep buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and recovery of the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArchaeological and forensic investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and ecclesiastical coercion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily secrets and unresolved trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJustice and truth in postwar contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of crime and mystery novels looking for plots with a historical background. Also for those interested in Spanish historical memory and Civil War mass graves, as well as fans of the CRIMS.CAT collection who appreciate archaeological investigation as a narrative focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA mystery plot with surprising twists that maintains tension until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA realistic and critical view of the difficulties in exhuming historical truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex characters that evolve while facing moral and emotional dilemmas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA faithful portrait of the tensions between silence and justice in Valencian society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on how the buried past can condition the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Vilaplana i Barnés, Silvestre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CRIMS.CAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: August 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 270\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 305 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that connects the crime genre with historical memory, offering an absorbing and well-documented read. The author builds a plot where archaeological research becomes a vehicle for exploring the open wounds of the postwar period. Recommended for those seeking mystery with depth and a realistic setting that reflects the tensions of a community marked by silence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407403082075,"sku":"9788416328666","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841632866.jpg?v=1781854626","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416328666","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}