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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. En compañía del sol Jesús Sánchez Adalid Publicado: 2006 | 260 páginas Novela Histórico La aventura del jesuita español que enlazó Oriente y Occidente en el siglo XVI. Ambientada en la España de Carlos V y con el hijo menor del noble don Juan de Jassu como protagonista, el autor no deja escapar ningún rincón de su fascinante personalidad al tiempo que relata la vida del París universitario de la época, los viajes por mar, las costumbres exóticas de los habitantes de los reinos perdidos de Oriente. Todo ello se mezcla en una delirante realidad tangible, terrenal, y a la vez onírica y espiritual, que nos ilustra sobre uno de los pasajes más emocionantes de nuestra historia. El tiempo entre costuras María Dueñas Vinuesa /a3CgPMnkl Publicado: 2009 | 604 páginas Novela Drama Histórico Romántico La joven modista Sira Quiroga abandona Madrid en los meses previos al alzamiento, arrastrada por el amor desbocado hacia un hombre a quien apenas conoce. Juntos se instalan en Tánger, una ciudad mundana, exótica y vibrante donde todo lo impensable puede hacerse realidad. Incluso, la traición y el abandono. Sola y acuciada por deudas ajenas, Sira se traslada a Tetuán, la capital del Protectorado español en Marruecos. Con argucias inconfesables y ayudada por amistades de reputación dudosa, forja una nueva identidad y logra poner en marcha un selecto taller en el que atiende a clientas de orígenes remotos y presentes insospechados. A partir de entonces, con la contienda española recién terminada y la europea a punto de comenzar, el destino de la protagonista queda ligado a un puñado de personajes históricos entre los que destacan Juan Luis Beigbeder —el enigmático y escasamente conocido ministro de Asuntos Exteriores del primer franquismo—, su amante, la excéntrica Rosalinda Fox, y el agregado naval Alan Hillgarth, jefe de la inteligencia británica en España durante la segunda guerra mundial. Entre todos ellos la empujarán hacia un arriesgado compromiso en el que las telas, las puntadas y los patrones de su oficio se convertirán en la fachada visible de algo mucho más turbio y peligroso.
Such a worthy adversary requires worthy derring-do, and Sira, now hooked up with British intelligence—for by now we’ve gone from gothic romance to espionage thriller—is just the person for the gig. Will Beigbeder, Franco and Uncle Adolf prevail, or will the good triumph? Well, you’ll just have to read Dueñas’ well-crafted but decidedly chick-lit effort to find out. Middlebrow and breezy. A perfect beach read, if a touch off-season, unless you’re headed for Casablanca and its waters. Originally published in Spain in 2009, Maria Duenas's novel The Time in Between (translated into English by Daniel Hahn) has now become an international bestseller. The tale of Sira Quiroga, a humble dressmaker from Madrid who eventually becomes a spy for the British, is a detailed, exciting, evocative look at the time before and between the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War. This thrilling debut is marked by immaculate prose and a driving narrative, establishing Dueñas as a writer to watch See also the author profile in PW Oct 2011 AwardsDistinctionsNotable Lists
"The Time In Between follows the story of a seamstress who becomes the most sought-after couturiere during the Spanish Civil War and World War II"--Provided by publisher. No library descriptions found.
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Within the backdrop of war-torn Spain, the melting pot of Morocco, and Portugal, Sira Quiroga’s metamorphosis from timid victim to bold professional—both as a seamstress and a spy—is a long yet richly layered historical journey. The historical part is prominent. Through this tome, you’ll learn a lot about Rosalinda Fox and Juan Luis Beigbeder and Ramón Serrano Suñer. It’s all very detailed and interesting but also for those who really like the history in historical fiction.
The first half of this story moved slowly for me because there are so many characters and details. It was hard to determine what was essential in Sira’s journey. Some characters and events circle back around while others end up just as little side notes along the way. The second half of the book—once there’s a bit more espionage—moved really quickly, though. And the ending, which can make or break a book, was surprisingly satisfying. ( )