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Book Summary
A novel that explores the boundaries of fear, violence, and sisterhood in a rural setting. The story begins with a brutal assault: a man strikes the gate of his neighbor's farmhouse while she, terrified, records the scene. That act triggers a legal process and, above all, a deep bond between the victim and her lawyer. However, the judicial outcome will not be the end. On a winter night, the woman's body appears shattered at the foot of that same gate. A work that investigates the fragility of justice and the strength of the bonds forged in adversity.
What is it about?
The novel begins with a violent incident: a stout, surly man, armed with a stick, strikes the tension wire of the metal gate that provides access to his neighbor's farmhouse. The threats and insults echo through the valley as the green-eyed woman watches in terror from her window and manages to record the assault with her mobile phone. This event gives rise to a criminal proceeding. Throughout the litigation, the victim and her lawyer forge a relationship of sisterhood that transcends the professional and continues beyond the verdict. But the plot takes a tragic turn when, on a winter night, the woman's body appears brutally beaten and lifeless at the foot of the same gate. The work moves between courtroom drama, psychological tension, and the exploration of gender-based violence in an isolated, rural context.
Main themes
- Gender-based violence in rural areas.
- The judicial process as a stage for struggle and resistance.
- Sisterhood as a transformative bond between women.
- Fear and vulnerability in the face of aggression.
- Impunity and the limits of justice.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary fiction novels with social and judicial backdrops. Especially suitable for those seeking stories that address gender-based violence from a realistic and emotional perspective, with complex female characters and a plot that combines suspense with social criticism.
What this book offers
- A deep and realistic vision of the criminal process in cases of gender-based violence.
- A reflection on sisterhood as a tool for support and resistance.
- A rural setting that intensifies the sense of isolation and vulnerability.
- A narrative that maintains tension and interest until the tragic outcome.
Technical specifications
- Author: Olascoaga Peña, Miren
- Publisher: EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FICTION AND RELATED TOPICS
- Collection: CON M DE MUJER
- Publication date: March 2026
- Number of pages: 326
- Weight: 408 g
Editorial review
A novel that combines the judicial thriller with an incisive social perspective. The author builds a plot that grips from the first violent scene and sustains tension through the legal process and the bond between the protagonists. The tragic conclusion reinforces the message about the fragility of justice and the persistence of violence. Recommended for those looking for a read that moves and makes one think.