by Tove Jansson
First published 1987
When a professor arrives in a sleepy Spanish village for a quiet summer getaway, she finds her host has disappeared. Alone and unsettled, she must navigate the locals' quirks and social tensions. As her plans unravel, she's drawn into the island's offbeat characters and petty rivalries. What starts as a restorative retreat becomes a journey of self-discovery, as the professor confronts her own fears and preconceptions.
Genres: literary-fiction, travel, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, mystery
Setting: Spain
202 pages · Paperback · Sort of Books