Description
The Patroness
Book Summary
A gripping family saga set in rural Spain in 1923. Ten-year-old Antonio arrives at the La Casona estate, where he meets Doña Encarna, the patroness, and her troubled son, Luis. What begins as a relationship of servitude turns into a complex web of love, hatred, and secrets that will define the fate of the Ondarra family over the decades, spanning a civil war, disappearances, and paternity suits. A novel that keeps you on edge until the very last page.
What is it about?
The year is 1923. Antonio, a ten-year-old boy, arrives at the La Casona estate for the first time and comes face to face with Doña Encarna, who will be his patroness from that moment on. From the very first instant, Luis, the patroness's wayward son, becomes his greatest enemy, subjecting him to highly unpleasant situations.
The plot unfolds through several events that shape the future of the Ondarra family: a disappearance that sows mystery, the outbreak of the civil war that turns everything upside down, and a paternity suit that shakes the foundations of the home. Love, hatred, intrigue, secrets, and hidden passions intertwine in this family history, leading the Patroness to make a momentous decision that will forever mark everyone's destiny.
Main themes
- Family saga and power dynamics between patrons and servants
- Secrets and hidden passions that influence the fate of several generations
- The impact of the Spanish Civil War on daily life and personal relationships
- Conflicts of loyalty, revenge, and redemption in a rural setting
- Mystery surrounding a disappearance and its long-term consequences
Who is it recommended for?
For readers passionate about family sagas with a historical backdrop, especially those who enjoy novels set in 20th-century Spain, featuring plots of secrets, intrigue, and complex characters. Also for those looking for an immersive narrative that combines drama, mystery, and intense emotions.
What this book offers
- A suspenseful plot that keeps interest growing over more than three hundred pages
- A vivid portrait of power and servitude in rural Spain during the last century
- Memorable characters whose decisions and conflicts create a deep emotional connection
- An immersion into the historical context of the Spanish Civil War from the perspective of one family
Technical specifications
- Author: Peleguer Coy, Sonia
- Publisher: Con M de Mujer Editorial SL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Fiction and related topics
- Collection: CON M DE MUJER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2023
- Number of pages: 374
- Weight: 466 g
Editorial review
A novel that successfully combines classic elements of the family saga with mystery and historical drama. The author builds a solid plot with well-defined characters and a narrative rhythm that hooks the reader from the first pages. Its setting in 1923 Spain and the backdrop of the civil war provide depth to a story of secrets, conflicting loyalties, and irrevocable decisions. Recommended for those looking for an intense and emotionally immersive read.