I wanted to read a book that not everyone was talking about on the gram and also wasn’t dictated as a book club choice. So I randomly came across this one in my local “little free library”. What a surprising find!


Originally written in Spanish and translated by Lucia Graves. The book is based around the time of the Spanish civil war and the dictatorship of General Franco. The story moves back and forth in history piecing together the lives of a very colourful cast. Expect plot twists, humour & suspense!

Be warned, it’s a long read (does it really matter when it’s that good though?!) and it will keep you up late but it’s time well spent.