Life in the shadow of the Spanish dictatorship. A historical novel from the bestselling author of In the Grey Tones.
Madrid, it is 1957. Spain under General Franco's dictatorship hides a dark secret. Tourists and foreign traders flock to the country, attracted by the sun and wine. Among them is 18-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, who is coming to Madrid with his parents in the hope of getting to know the country where his mother was born through the lens of a camera.
Photography - and fate - bring Ana into his path. The obstacles her family must face reveal the persistent threats of the Spanish Civil War and the chilling interface between happiness and fear. Daniel's photos raise uncomfortable questions. He is cornered by difficult decisions because he wants to protect those he loves. In a story where lives and love meet destiny, the incredibly dark side of this otherwise sunny Spanish town is revealed.
