by Eduardo Mendoza · Seix Barral · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788432207310
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«El misterio de la cripta embrujada» is the mystery and humor novel by Eduardo Mendoza, published by Seix Barral in 1997 in paperback (192 pages).
A character turned detective by circumstances investigates crimes and enigmas around a crypt. The novel blends mystery, farce and social satire, with tones ranging from the grotesque to parody of the noir genre. The story advances chronologically over a few days and is told by its protagonist.
It belongs to the Biblioteca Breve collection from Seix Barral. First installment of the series «El innombrado detective o El paciente del Doctor Sugrañes».
Suitable for those seeking mystery with humor and social satire, and for readers interested in contemporary Spanish literature.
Eduardo Mendoza Garriga is a Spanish novelist, playwright, and essayist. His first novel, La Verdad sobre el Caso Savolta, published in 1975, reflected the social changes as Spain transitioned to democracy, and was very successful. His 1986 novel, La Ciudad de los Prodigios, is widely acclaimed, and he is also known for his "mad detective" parody novels, in particular El Laberinto de las Aceitunas.
