Family Intrigue and Suspense (Spanish Edition)

In the wake of a disappearance, there is always someone concealing a story. Barcelona, 1994. Manuel Santos, a simple construction worker, suddenly came into a substantial sum of 10 million pesetas after winning the Christmas Lottery's El Gordo, only to vanish as if the earth had swallowed him whole.

Twenty-four years later, after much speculation, the remains of Manuel are unearthed from the land adjacent to the apartment building where he lived with his wife and three children. In his wallet, they find a scrap of paper bearing a name that has survived the passage of time and circumstances: Nieves Villegas, an enigma to the victim's family.

Érica, Manuel's youngest daughter, a renowned television presenter in Miami, returns to Barcelona, driven by an obsession to uncover who killed her father, peeling back the layers of family secrets and lies until she reaches a startling and poignant conclusion.

IF YOU CAN'T EVEN TRUST YOUR OWN FAMILY, THEN WHO'S LEFT?

Lorena Franco's latest novel, "Ojalá no te duela" (I Hope It Doesn't Hurt You), a two-time finalist in the Amazon Storyteller Literary Award, is an intriguing, familial, intimate, and moving ensemble story. Unraveling the events of the past through its recurrent time jumps, with the vibrant city of Barcelona as the backdrop, will be key to understanding the present that the protagonists must confront, following the discovery of Manuel's remains, two decades after his mysterious disappearance.

The novel delves into the intricacies of family dynamics, the fragility of trust, and the consequences of concealing the truth. As Érica digs deeper, she uncovers a web of lies and betrayals that have haunted her family for years, forcing her to confront the harsh realities of her own past and the burdens she has carried.

Through its multilayered narrative, "Ojalá no te duela" explores the universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring search for justice and closure. The story's shifting perspectives and nonlinear structure invite readers to piece together the puzzle, unveiling the complex motivations and emotions that drive the characters.

Lorena Franco's masterful storytelling weaves a captivating tale that challenges the reader's assumptions and emotions, leaving a lasting impact. The novel's powerful message resonates: that even in the face of the most devastating secrets, the human spirit's resilience can prevail, and the path to healing may be found in the most unexpected places.

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