Description
Old seducers always lie
Book Summary
Detective Florián Falomir accepts a seemingly simple job from Matilde Montenegro, a forgotten star of romantic novels: to deliver a letter. However, what begins as a routine errand turns into a frantic search for the mysterious recipient, Rosal de Luna, another diva of the romance genre. The reader will enter a labyrinth of passion, sex, and betrayal where the egos and fame of two writers intertwine with enigmatic murders. A crime novel that, guided by Inspector Martina de Santo, reveals the keys to erotic melodrama while digging into the past with unpredictable consequences.
What is it about?
On a cold winter day, the writer Matilde Montenegro visits the office of detective Florián Falomir to entrust him with the delivery of a letter. What seems like a minor job becomes an obsessive search to locate Rosal de Luna, another grand dame of the romance novel. As Falomir progresses, he finds himself immersed in a plot where sex, betrayal, and secrets of the past mingle with the rivalry between two authors who once reigned in erotic melodrama. Inspector Martina de Santo, the author's iconic character, advises a disoriented Falomir from afar, helping him unravel a case where love, seduction, and fidelity clash with the reality of murder. The story moves between scenes of hilarious comedy and moments marked by tragedy, revealing the inner workings of the romantic novel from the perspective of the crime genre.
Main themes
- Rivalry and decline in the publishing world of romance novels.
- The labyrinth of passion, sex, and betrayal as the driving force of the criminal plot.
- The search for identity and the consequences of digging into the past.
- The tension between love, seduction, and fidelity in a context of mystery.
- The fusion of the crime novel with the elements of erotic melodrama and comedy.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers of noir and detective fiction who are looking for plots with an original approach and complex characters. It will also attract those who enjoy stories that mix mystery with humor and drama, as well as followers of Juan Bolea's work and Inspector Martina de Santo. It is ideal for those interested in unraveling the intricacies of the literary world and the romance genre from a criminal perspective.
What this book offers
- A suspense plot that combines police investigation with satire of the romantic publishing world.
- Powerful and arrogant female characters who star in a game of egos and secrets.
- A playful and paradoxical approach that blends dark humor with tragedy and intrigue.
- The opportunity to explore the keys to the romance novel through a crime fiction prism.
- An agile and entertaining read that maintains interest thanks to its twists and the construction of a labyrinth of passions.
Technical specifications
- Author: Bolea, Juan
- Publisher: Novela negra
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE WORK
- Collection: NOVELA NEGRA
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: May 2018
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 535 g
Editorial assessment
Old seducers always lie is a proposal that stands out for its ability to play with genres, offering a crime novel that draws from romance novels and humor. Juan Bolea constructs a paradoxical and fun plot, where the investigation becomes a mirror of human passions. The presence of Inspector Martina de Santo provides a counterpoint of experience to the character of Falomir, enriching the dynamics of the story. It is a recommended read for those looking for an original mystery, with sharp dialogues and a critical look at the world of letters, without losing the narrative pulse that the genre demands.