{"product_id":"9788490342961","title":"ONLY THE MOUNTAINS KNOW IT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eONLY THE MOUNTAINS KNOW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historical novel that intertwines two eras through a collective poisoning at the Montserrat Monastery. In the 16th century, Friar Mateu Lloret discovers that a supposed typhus epidemic only affects the Catalan monks, while the Castilians remain safe and sound. Centuries later, Irene and Pep investigate this plot of power and resistance, discovering that history, in Catalonia, tends to repeat itself. A work that combines mystery, human instincts, and a reflection on identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative is set in the Montserrat Monastery during the reign of Philip II, where a strange typhoid fever decimates the local monks but spares the friars who arrived from Valladolid. Friar Mateu Lloret, a monk not inclined to blind obedience, begins to suspect that it is not a natural disease, but a deliberate plan to eliminate the Catalan religious. Unable to remain impassive, he confronts an uncomfortable truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn parallel, in 2010, Irene and Pep investigate the events and follow the footsteps of this friar. Their own experiences and emotions mingle with those of the characters from the past, showing that, despite the time elapsed, political and human tensions remain very much alive. The novel explores how instincts and passions can transcend centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and religious conflict in 16th-century Catalonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance and obedience in the face of imposed authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe cyclical repetition of historical conflicts in Catalonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman instincts and emotions that cross time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical research and the connection between past and present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in historical novels set in Catalonia, with plots of mystery and political intrigue. Also for those who enjoy stories that connect two different eras and that reflect on identity, power, and collective resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and documented vision of a little-known episode in the history of Montserrat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA mystery plot that maintains tension between the past and the present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the persistence of identity conflicts in Catalonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman and imperfect characters, with instincts that make them relatable and credible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: CORTINA, IMMA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Notes de color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 403 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that successfully combines historical rigor and mystery fiction, offering a multifaceted look at a dark episode of the Montserrat monastery. The author manages to maintain interest thanks to the dual timeline and characters who act driven by very human instincts. Recommended for those looking for a read that entertains and at the same time makes you think about the weight of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405156737371,"sku":"9788490342961","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034296.jpg?v=1781824191","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490342961","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}