{"product_id":"9788496964815","title":"Swordfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSwordfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historical thriller that combines the glamour of 1960s Costa del Sol tourism with a plot involving espionage and false loyalties. Retired economist Gustavo Marín returns to the luxurious Pez Espada hotel in Torremolinos to reclaim a forgotten past. There, amidst real figures such as Frank Sinatra, John Lennon, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as well as anonymous characters, a fast-paced plot unfolds where the so-called Munich Agreement becomes the pivot for a story of betrayal and surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGustavo Marín, a retired economist, returns to the Pez Espada hotel, located on La Carihuela beach near Torremolinos, nearly half a century after his first stay. His return is not coincidental: he seeks to recover a time he had relegated to oblivion, a golden age marked by the eccentric fauna of the early Costa del Sol tourism back in 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Pez Espada, real historical figures—such as Frank Sinatra, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Jean Cocteau, Juan Domingo Perón and his wife, the Count of Barcelona, Ana de Pombo, Lord Willoughby, Brian Epstein, and John Lennon—mingle with anonymous individuals who recreate a unique atmosphere. In this setting of luxury and apparent nonchalance, a plot of espionage, betrayals, and false loyalties is woven where nothing and no one is what they seem, and where the so-called Munich Agreement acts as one of the hubs of a fast-paced and surprise-filled narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe return to the past and personal memory versus oblivion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe splendor of international tourism on the Costa del Sol during the sixties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEspionage and political conspiracies in Spain during that era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFalse appearances and moral ambiguity in a luxurious setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Munich Agreement as a turning point in the historical plot.\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 historical thrillers with a real-life background, lovers of 20th-century Spanish history, and those who enjoy espionage plots and famous characters. It is also suitable for those looking for a narrative that combines the glamour of a bygone era with a plot full of twists and surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the unique atmosphere of luxury tourism on the Costa del Sol in the sixties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot of espionage and political conspiracies that maintains tension until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe presence of real historical figures who enrich the fiction with verisimilitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on memory, the passage of time, and the search for personal identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tale where appearances are deceiving and loyalties are constantly tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Taján Ávila, Alfredo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Viento Abierto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 298\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 296 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwordfish is a novel that successfully manages to fuse historical narrative with thriller fiction. Alfredo Taján builds an immersive atmosphere, supported by real-life characters who lend credibility to the plot, and offers a story that keeps the reader interested thanks to its twists and revelations. It is a recommended work for those looking for an enjoyable read with substance, which combines entertainment with a look at a fascinating period in Spain's recent history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407620006235,"sku":"9788496964815","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849696481.jpg?v=1781857930","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496964815","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}