Description
The Chinese Lover
Book Summary
A police investigation set in the Camp de Tarragona region that begins with the discovery of two beggars dead in an abandoned mill, followed shortly by the corpse of a costumed Chinese woman. Inspector Mina Fuster faces a case where racism, international business, and a mysterious Chinese lover are woven into a plot full of secrets. A trip to China related to the Barcelona World project may be the key to solving crimes where everyone is hiding their true face. A crime novel that combines intrigue, social commentary, and a poignant portrait of contemporary reality.
What is it about?
Inspector Mina Fuster and her team from the Camp de Tarragona police station investigate the death of two beggars found in an abandoned mill. The investigation becomes complicated when, days later, the corpse of a costumed Chinese woman is discovered. Everything points to a mysterious Chinese lover to whom the victim was engaged, but no one knows anything about him: he has erased all traces of his presence. The key to the case may lie in a business trip to China that the woman took just before she died, accompanying a group of businessmen and politicians linked to the construction of the Barcelona World complex. In an environment where everyone hides interests and secrets, Mina Fuster will have to unravel a web of lies to reach the truth.
Main themes
- Police investigation and crime solving in a local context.
- Racism and ethnic prejudice as a driver of violence.
- Corruption and economic interests in large urban projects.
- Family secrets and hidden identities.
- The figure of the mysterious lover and his influence on the plot.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of crime and detective novels who enjoy detailed investigations and plots with a social backdrop. Also for those looking for stories set in Catalonia, with strong female characters and critiques of contemporary reality. Ideal for fans of the genre who value complex plots and unexpected twists.
What this book offers
- A well-constructed detective plot, with clues and twists that maintain interest until the end.
- A reflection on racism and xenophobia through a criminal case.
- A portrait of power dynamics and corruption surrounding major urban projects.
- A female protagonist with expertise and personality, Inspector Mina Fuster.
- A realistic setting in the Camp de Tarragona, which connects fiction with local geography.
Technical specifications
- Author: Aritzeta Abad, Margarida
- Publisher: Llibres del Delicte
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Detective and mystery genre
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: January 2015
- Pages: 286
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial review
A solid crime novel that combines criminal investigation with a critical look at current social problems such as racism and corruption. The plot is well-tied, and the protagonist, Mina Fuster, offers a fresh point of view within the genre. Recommended for those looking for an entertaining but substantial read, with a strong anchoring in the territory and contemporary conflicts.