La Madre De Frankenstein by Almudena Grandes

Episodios de una Guerra Interminable

Set in the tumultuous post-Civil War era of 1950s Spain, this gripping narrative delves into the life of a psychiatrist who returns to his homeland after years of exile to work in a mental institution. There, he encounters a patient whose tragic past and enigmatic presence unravel a web of secrets and forbidden love. As he navigates the oppressive atmosphere of Francoist Spain, the psychiatrist becomes entwined in a poignant exploration of identity, memory, and the enduring scars of a nation grappling with its own dark history.

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