Description
AFTER STRASBOURG
Book Summary
A story of forbidden love that crosses borders and defies morality. Samantha, an erotic poetry writer, thinks she has a stable life with Carlos until she meets Armand, a French man who is married with children and sixteen years her senior. What begins as an invitation to Strasbourg, Armand's hometown, becomes a journey that will change their lives forever. Trapped between desire and guilt, both must face the consequences of a love that puts everything at risk. An intense novel where music and poetry accompany every heartbeat.
What is it about?
Samantha is a writer of erotic poetry from Madrid who shares her life with Carlos, a relationship she considers happy. However, the arrival of Armand, a French business partner of Carlos, changes everything. Armand is married, has two children, and is sixteen years older than Samantha. Despite his prejudices and feelings of guilt, Armand cannot help but be attracted to her from the very first moment. To be near Samantha, Armand invites the couple to his home and takes them to see Strasbourg, his hometown. That trip will mark a turning point in their lives: their hearts will no longer want to be apart. The distance between Madrid and France, the fear of hurting those they love, and the complexity of breaking up two families turn their relationship into a dangerous love game with no clear rules. Only when their bodies are close can they stand firm, while music and poetry become the connecting thread of this story of love and passion.
Main Themes
- Forbidden love and extramarital relationships
- Conflict between desire and moral guilt
- Long-distance relationships and their difficulties
- The weight of decisions on the lives of others
- Erotic poetry and music as expressions of love
Who is it recommended for?
For adult readers who enjoy contemporary romance novels with high emotional content and moral dilemmas. Ideal for those seeking stories of forbidden love with complex characters and real conflicts, where passion and guilt are intertwined. Also recommended for lovers of erotic poetry and narratives that explore human relationships from a mature perspective.
What this book offers
- An immersion into an intense, forbidden romance that questions the boundaries of love and loyalty.
- An exploration of guilt, desire, and the consequences of letting one's heart lead.
- An evocative setting that blends Madrid and the city of Strasbourg, with music and poetry as a backdrop.
- A narrative that invites reflection on difficult decisions and the price of happiness.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Mar Cantero
- Publisher: Mil Amores
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: Adult and contemporary romantic fiction
- Collection: Fondo
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2022
- Number of pages: 422
- Weight: 586 g
Editorial Review
An adult romance novel that does not shy away from moral conflicts or complex emotions. Mar Cantero builds a story of forbidden love with believable characters and a narrative tension that maintains interest from page to page. The combination of erotic poetry and music as symbolic elements provides an additional layer of depth. Recommended for those looking for a passionate, realistic, and emotionally intense read, far from the simplest clichés of the genre.