Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Manuel Vázquez Montalbán was a prolific Spanish writer, best known for his series of detective novels featuring the character Pepe Carvalho. Born on July 14, 1939, in Barcelona, he was also a journalist, essayist, and poet. His work often contained a strong political and social commentary, reflecting his leftist views. Vázquez Montalbán's contributions to literature and journalism were recognized with numerous awards. He passed away on October 18, 2003.
Books
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1. Southern Seas
"Southern Seas" is a detective novel set in post-Franco Barcelona. The story revolves around a private detective who is hired to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy man. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself entangled in a web of corruption, violence, and deceit, revealing a dark underbelly of the city's elite society. The narrative is deeply political and social, exploring themes of power, class, and the legacy of Franco's dictatorship in Spain.
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