First published 1953
In the Catalan town of Saint-Feliu, the powerful mayor Xavier plans to marry the daughter of the local grocer, despite her lack of affection. But when she falls for Xavier's cousin Alain instead, a crisis erupts that threatens to tear the town apart. As the battle for control intensifies, long-held rivalries and resentments boil to the surface, putting loyalties to the test. At the heart of the conflict lies a choice between duty and desire, one that will have profound consequences for all involved.
Genres: fiction, drama, historical-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: duty-vs-desire, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Catalonia (Spain), Saint-Feliu
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
328 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr