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Un amor

“A Love” (title translated by AI)

Alejandro Palomas (born 1967)

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Amalia, an albino in her late seventies, forgetful and fond of mangling words, cares about nothing but the happiness of Silvia, Emma and Fer, her three grown children. Emma is marrying on Amalia's birthday, and the plan is to celebrate both. Then, on the eve of the wedding, a call brings shattering news. Fearing for their mother's health, her children and her friend agree to hide it from her, and a frantic day of secrets and feelings begins.

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About the book

Form
Novel
Length
462 pages in the original
Genres
Family (assigned by AI)
First published
2018 by Ediciones Destino
Author's age
51 when first published
ISBN

9788423353354 (original)