{"product_id":"9788416461332","title":"The memory of the mob","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Peat's Memory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn October 1993, the peaceful life of Ballydungael, a small town in rural Ireland, is disrupted when a historian reveals that the local hero, who died during the civil war in 1922, was not killed by the rebel side. This revelation triggers a political upheaval with unpredictable consequences, while the disappearance of a young priest fuels rumors in the neighborhood. Chesús Yuste returns to the Irish setting of his first work, bringing together the dinner guests who debate crimes at their Wednesday dinners. An intrigue that combines mystery, history, and the atmosphere of a town where nothing ever happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel takes place in Ballydungael, an Irish town where the routine is broken by two simultaneous events. On one hand, a historian's investigation calls into question the official version of the local hero's death during the Irish Civil War of 1922, suggesting he was not killed by the opposing side, but by someone in his own circle. This revelation causes a political earthquake that threatens to reopen old wounds. On the other hand, the disappearance of a young priest unleashes all kinds of speculation among the neighbors. Amidst this chaos, a group of characters who already appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Forest's Gaze\u003c\/i\u003e gathers for their Wednesday dinners to debate literary or real crimes, attempting to solve a murder committed seventy years ago. The plot combines historical investigation with suspense, exploring how the past can resurface to change the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRevision of official history and its local myths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of the past on a community's identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMystery and the solving of historical crimes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife in rural Ireland and its social dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of rumors and hidden truths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in mystery novels with a historical background, set in rural environments and with a focus on character psychology. Also for those who enjoy plots that combine crime investigation with social and political critique, as well as for fans of Chesús Yuste's work who want to reconnect with the world of Ballydungael.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspenseful plot that maintains interest through the resolution of a crime from the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of how rural communities face the revision of their collective history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex characters who debate the nature of crime, offering layers of reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed setting of 1990s Ireland, with its political and social tensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe chance to connect with a literary series that delves into the same setting and characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuste Cabello, Chesús\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xordica\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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrachinas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 430 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Peat's Memory\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel that successfully combines classic mystery with historical revision, offering a plot that captivates both for its intrigue and its setting. Chesús Yuste demonstrates a mastery of narrative pace and an ability to create an enveloping atmosphere, where the secrets of the past become the engine of the action. Recommended for those looking for a read that entertains and, at the same time, invites reflection on how historical accounts are constructed and questioned at a local level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XORDICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407297470811,"sku":"9788416461332","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841646133.jpg?v=1781851911","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416461332","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}