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The City of Marvels

The City of Marvels

Author(s): Eduardo Mendoza

Location(s): Barcelona

Era(s): 1888-1929

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Onofre Bouvila travels to the city of Barcelona, a city with its own lifestyle, language and individuality – as his wealth grows and he prospers, his fortune is mirrored in the city around him As Onofre builds his fortune and builds up his life, Barcelona, too undergoes change with the build up to the World Fairs.

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Wonderful historical insight into the city and the era, definitely sets a brilliant background and understanding for how the city has evolved, and a good story too – Janey M –

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