El precio de una sombra

Synopsis of El precio de una sombra

In the turbulent Poland of Solidarnosc and Wojtyla, a young Spanish diplomat finds himself embroiled in a web of espionage, political intrigue, and dark passions. Paco Lucas, an official at the Spanish consulate in Warsaw, is accused of having a terrible relationship with his boss and associating with exiled Spanish communists. In the midst of the seventies, Lucas transmits detailed information about the labor struggle in Gdansk, while traveling to Madrid to deny false accusations. Back in Warsaw, he finds compromising photographic rolls. With great narrative skill, Javier Rupérez delves into the intricacies of the turbulent politics of the time, with accurate portraits of characters who lived through the contradictions of history, and a beautiful evocation of the city of Warsaw. A lucid novel that captivates the reader from the first page and stands as a historical testimony of the first order.