by Toti Martínez de Lezea · Erein Argitaletxea, S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788491096313
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San Sebastián, 1813. After five years of French occupation, the city awaits the arrival of Allied troops under the command of General Wellington. However, the hope for liberation turns into tragedy when the supposed saviors subject the civilian population to a night of horror, looting, and violence on August 31st. The story follows Maritxu Altuna, a widowed chocolatier who fights to protect her business and her family amidst the chaos, portraying the resilience of a population that must rebuild their lives and their city after the devastating effects of war. This historical novel by Toti Martínez de Lezea offers a raw and human look at one of the darkest episodes in the history of San Sebastián.
Esperanza Martínez de Lezea García is a Spanish writer who writes both in Spanish and Basque. She is a certified translator in French, English and German. She is also a television presenter and actor; she is one of the founders of the Kukubiltxo theatre company.
