Description
The Bad Woman
Book Summary
Based on true events, The Bad Woman is a crime novel that transports the reader to the Raval district of early 20th-century Barcelona. The work, winner of the 2008 Crims de Tinta crime novel award, explores the dark figure of Enriqueta Martí, known as the "Vampire of the Raval." Through an absorbing plot, Marc Pastor reconstructs the atmosphere of a city terrorized by a series of child kidnappings that always ended in the children's deaths. The reader will discover how one of the most macabre and popular cases in Catalan true crime history was unraveled.
What is it about?
The novel delves into the Raval of 1912 Barcelona, a dense neighborhood full of contrasts where residents live in fear. A wave of child kidnappings shakes the city: children disappear and, inevitably, turn up dead. The question obsessing the police and the citizenry is: where are the bodies? And, above all, what connection does Enriqueta Martí, a woman living in the neighborhood, have to all this? The plot follows the investigation of the case, blending fiction with historical data to offer a raw and unsettling vision of one of the darkest episodes in Barcelona's history.
Main Themes
- Historical crime novel based on true events.
- The case of Enriqueta Martí and early 20th-century Barcelona.
- Fear and public insecurity in the face of a wave of crimes.
- Police investigation within a marginal and impoverished social context.
- The duality between historical reality and popular dark legend.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers who are fans of crime and mystery novels, especially those who enjoy plots based on historical events and true crimes. It is also ideal for those who want to get to know one of the most sinister figures in Catalan true crime and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the early 20th-century Raval.
What this book offers
- An immersion in a true crime case, treated with historical rigor and literary fiction.
- A dense and oppressive atmosphere that recreates the Barcelona of 1912.
- A mystery plot that maintains tension and intrigue until the conclusion.
- A different and documented view of the figure of Enriqueta Martí, far from sensationalism.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Pastor Pedron, Marc
- Publisher: Ara Mini
- Language: cat
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: PENDING COLLECTION
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2017
- Number of pages: 248
- Weight: 543 g
Editorial Assessment
The Bad Woman is a reference work within the Catalan crime genre. Marc Pastor manages to transform a historical event into an absorbing novel, where police investigation is combined with masterful world-building. Although the subject matter may be harsh, the literary treatment avoids sensationalism and offers a high-quality read for fans of the genre. A solid recommendation for those looking for a crime novel with a historical foundation and a well-resolved plot.