Una mare

Synopsis of Una mare

«Una mare» is the contemporary novel by Alejandro Palomas, published by labutxaca in paperback (272 pages, in Catalan).

Amàlia, a divorced 65-year-old mother living in Barcelona, gathers her family on New Year's Eve. While she and her son Fer finalize the preparations, they await Sílvia, Emma and Uncle Eduard. The novel delves into the intimacy of a recognizable family and portrays Amàlia's peculiar, brave and protective way of loving her own.

First installment of the «Amalia» series; Catalan edition of «Una madre», originally published in 2014.

For readers of contemporary fiction who want to approach Alejandro Palomas's family universe.