El alma del mundo

Synopsis of El alma del mundo

In 'The Soul of the World,' Alejandro Palomas presents a moving story about second chances and the pursuit of happiness in old age. The plot follows Otto Stephenson and Clea Ross, two elderly people who enter a luxury nursing home and request the care of Ilona, a young woman with a past marked by Soviet terror in Hungary. As Ilona dedicates herself to building a cello with Otto, the lives of the three characters intertwine, revealing secrets and half-truths that will transform their destinies. A novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the ability to find harmony in the most unexpected moments.