A Light Comedy by Eduardo Mendoza

The Mystery of the Enchanted Crypt

"A Light Comedy" is a humorous tale set in Barcelona during the 1940s, centered around a middle-aged woman who, after losing everything in the Civil War, uses her wits and cunning to survive. She turns her apartment into a boarding house for single ladies, but when the business starts to falter, she decides to concoct a plan to marry a rich American. The novel is filled with a colorful cast of characters, and is a satirical commentary on the social and political climate of the time.

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Published
1996
Nationality
Spanish
Length
Moderate
Pages
480
Original Language
Spanish
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Alternate Titles
- Una Comedia Ligera

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