{"product_id":"9788494731778","title":"Burn, memory","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBurn, Memory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAmbition and power in an isolated colonial context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for a priceless art object as a narrative driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflicts stemming from greed and money in a closed community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and personal memory as a factor that shapes the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntrigue and suspense in a remote and symbolic geographic setting.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive plot that maintains suspense through the search for a painting and its implications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original and detailed setting in a lost French colony, which functions as a character in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on how memory and secrets shape human decisions in extreme situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that weaves multiple perspectives and plots in a coherent and engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines entertainment with thematic depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Gonzalo Manglano y de Garay (1972-)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Literature and literary studies, modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 347 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArde, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409981497691,"sku":"9788494731778","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849473177.jpg?v=1781899168","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494731778","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}