{"product_id":"9788490343401","title":"THE SOUL OF THE ASSASSIN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Assassin's Soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA criminal plot in the heart of mid-19th century Barcelona, where science and human darkness intertwine. The Assassin's Soul follows the investigation into a murder within a wealthy family, a case that will put the theories of scientist Mariano Cubí i Soler to the test. Through phrenology, Cubí will attempt to prove that the study of the skull can reveal the homicidal instinct, in a novel that combines mystery, intellectual debate, and a vibrant portrait of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in mid-19th century Barcelona, a city in the midst of social and scientific ferment. A crime is committed within a wealthy family that shakes society. The investigation becomes a meeting point for various real historical figures linked to medicine, politics, religion, and philosophy. At the center of it all, the scientist Mariano Cubí i Soler defends phrenology as a tool to solve the case. His theory holds that the study of skull protuberances can identify the \"animal propensity to destroy, kill, exterminate, and inflict punishment,\" which he calls the homicidal instinct. The plot unfolds between the resolution of the mystery and the debate over the nature of evil and criminality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhrenology and pseudoscience in the 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminal investigation and the resolution of a murder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait of Barcelona society in the mid-19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe debate between science, religion, and philosophy regarding human nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the criminal and the homicidal instinct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for readers interested in historical novels set in the 19th century, especially those who enjoy mystery and crime plots with a strong intellectual component. It is also ideal for those who wish to delve into the figure of Mariano Cubí i Soler and phrenological theories, as well as for lovers of narrative that combines fiction with real historical figures and debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the scientific and philosophical debate on criminality in the 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA well-constructed mystery with a rich and detailed historical context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery of a fascinating historical figure such as Mariano Cubí i Soler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on human nature and the instinct for destruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines entertainment and historical knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARENCÓ ARIAS, TONI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOTES DE COLOR\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\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 455 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Assassin's Soul is a novel that stands out for its ability to weave a criminal plot with a solid historical and intellectual context. The author, Toni Arencón Arias, uses the figure of Mariano Cubí i Soler to explore phrenological theories and the debate on criminality, offering the reader a work that goes beyond a simple mystery. Its setting in 19th-century Barcelona is meticulous and serves as a framework for a story that challenges the reader regarding human nature. Recommended for those looking for a read that combines entertainment, history, and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405156639067,"sku":"9788490343401","price":14.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034340.jpg?v=1781824184","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490343401","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}