by Álvaro Pombo · Editorial Anagrama · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788433948724
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Set in the turbulent 12th century, this novel tells the tragedy of Acardo, a man who attempts the nearly impossible task of unifying religion and war, spirituality and politics, love and cruelty. Through his experiences, marked by his fascination with figures like Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and the brilliance of the court of Aquitaine, the protagonist confronts his own mistakes and the impossibility of reconciling his contradictory desires.
Awarded the Fastenrath Prize by the Royal Spanish Academy, the work is a profound exploration of remorse and the relentless logic of human decisions within a refined yet violent historical context. Álvaro Pombo delivers an exceptional narrative that questions whether it is possible to achieve harmony in a world full of conflicting calls and desires.
