Description
Burn, Memory
Book Summary
A contemporary fiction novel that transports the reader to the island of San Lorenzo, a remote French colony in the middle of the ocean. There, various storylines intersect around the unbridled ambition of the new governor, the mysterious search for a priceless painting, and the presence of dollars that unleash a spiral of greed and secrets. Gonzalo Manglano weaves a story of suspense and narrative tension where the past and the present collide in an exotic and oppressive setting.
What is it about?
The action takes place on the island of San Lorenzo, a French colony lost in the ocean, where multiple stories converge. The new governor, driven by ambition, attempts to impose his authority in a territory marked by isolation and intrigue. At the same time, the search for a priceless painting is triggered, a work of art that hides keys to the past and awakens hidden interests. The arrival of dollars to the island acts as a catalyst for conflict, pitting characters against one another whose motivations are gradually revealed. The novel explores how individual and collective memory burns under the weight of secrets, betrayals, and desires for power, in an environment where every decision can change the fate of the colony.
Main themes
- Ambition and power in an isolated colonial context.
- The search for a priceless art object as a narrative driver.
- Conflicts stemming from greed and money in a closed community.
- Historical and personal memory as a factor that shapes the present.
- Intrigue and suspense in a remote and symbolic geographic setting.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary fiction with hints of thriller and historical drama. Especially recommended for those who enjoy plots set in colonies or isolated territories, with complex characters and a narrative that combines mystery, art, and ambition. Also for fans of literature that explores the tensions of power and the secrets of the past.
What this book offers
- An immersive plot that maintains suspense through the search for a painting and its implications.
- An original and detailed setting in a lost French colony, which functions as a character in its own right.
- A reflection on how memory and secrets shape human decisions in extreme situations.
- A narrative that weaves multiple perspectives and plots in a coherent and engaging way.
- A reading experience that combines entertainment with thematic depth.
Technical sheet
- Author: Gonzalo Manglano y de Garay (1972-)
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Literature and literary studies, modern and contemporary fiction
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2017
- Number of pages: 220
- Weight: 347 g
Editorial review
Arde, memoria is a solid entry in contemporary fiction that manages to combine a suspenseful plot with an exotic and well-constructed setting. Gonzalo Manglano demonstrates skill in weaving multiple narrative threads around ambition, art, and secrets, offering the reader a story that grabs them from the beginning. His focus on memory as a central element and the growing tension in an isolated colony make this a recommended read for those seeking a novel with rhythm, atmosphere, and substance.