Description
YOU SO FAR AWAY
Book Summary
A story of forbidden love and secrets from the past set in the Pyrenees in 1925. Eloísa Montfort, a young woman with an unspeakable past, arrives at the Fontrubí manor to work, where she faces the contempt of her employers and a mystery that shrouds the estate. In this oppressive environment, her relationship with Thomas, the town doctor, becomes a forbidden love that defies strict social norms. A novel that explores the struggle between desire and morality, kindness and pettiness, within the framework of a "belle époque" that hides its darker side.
What is it about?
In 1925, Eloísa Montfort flees Barcelona, leaving behind a past that haunts her, and arrives in Lira, a small valley in the Pyrenees, to work as a maid at the Fontrubí mansion. There, the protagonist encounters a hostile environment: the mistress of the house and her son berate and belittle her, while a terrible mystery related to a disappearance hangs over all the inhabitants. Amidst hidden infamies, jealousy, and envy, Eloísa must live with her own ghosts and the shameful secrets the family tries to sweep under the rug. When love blossoms between her and Thomas, the town doctor, their relationship becomes something forbidden in the eyes of the majority. The novel follows her struggle to make her way through anguish and difficulties, while the reader discovers the roots of human kindness and meanness in an environment that tries to ignore the misery surrounding it.
Main Themes
- Forbidden love and the struggle against social conventions in early 20th-century Spain.
- Secrets of the past and their influence on the characters' present.
- The double standards of society during the "belle époque," which hides miseries under an appearance of splendor.
- Mystery and disappearances that fuel narrative tension.
- Redemption and personal growth in the face of contempt and adversity.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of historical romance who seek plots with tension, mystery, and complex characters. Also for those who enjoy stories set in rural Spain in the early 20th century, with a strong emotional component and subtle social criticism. Ideal for those who appreciate love stories that must overcome external and internal obstacles.
What this book offers
- An immersion into the landscapes and the oppressive atmosphere of the 1920s Pyrenees.
- A reflection on social hypocrisy and the price of hiding the truth.
- An intense love story that unfolds in a context of mystery and danger.
- A portrait of characters trapped between their past and the expectations of their surroundings.
Technical Specifications
- Author: FINGAL, UNA
- Publisher: Mil Amores
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: ROMANTIC FICTION
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2023
- Number of pages: 228
- Weight: 317 g
Editorial Review
A novel that combines romance with mystery and social criticism, offering an immersive read for lovers of the genre. The setting in the Pyrenees and the construction of a protagonist with a murky past add depth to the plot. Although it follows the classic patterns of forbidden love, the inclusion of a family secret and a disappearance gives it an extra touch of intrigue that keeps interest high. Recommended for those looking for an emotional story with a dark and atmospheric touch.