{"product_id":"9788417077488","title":"Old seducers always lie.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOld seducers always lie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetective 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRivalry and decline in the publishing world of romance novels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe labyrinth of passion, sex, and betrayal as the driving force of the criminal plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity and the consequences of digging into the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between love, seduction, and fidelity in a context of mystery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fusion of the crime novel with the elements of erotic melodrama and comedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspense plot that combines police investigation with satire of the romantic publishing world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful and arrogant female characters who star in a game of egos and secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA playful and paradoxical approach that blends dark humor with tragedy and intrigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to explore the keys to the romance novel through a crime fiction prism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and entertaining read that maintains interest thanks to its twists and the construction of a labyrinth of passions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolea, Juan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novela negra\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 CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE WORK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOVELA NEGRA\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\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 535 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVELA NEGRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407405965659,"sku":"9788417077488","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841707748.jpg?v=1781854771","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417077488","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}