Blogs in January 1970

Winter in Madrid 1st January 1970

The Spanish Civil War is over, Madrid is in ruins, the Germans continue their sweep through Europe, and Franco refuses to enter the Second World War. Unassuming spy, Harry Brett, is sent over to Spain and rekindles his friendship...

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The Garden Next Door 1st January 1970

Julio, a writer from Chile and his wife are suffering a bit of a marital crisis. They are offered the chance to stay in a luxurious apartment in Madrid one Summer. Julio begins to fantasize about a beautiful woman...

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House of the Deaf 1st January 1970

Ben Williamson has lost a daughter in a Basque separatist bombing in Madrid. Ben struggles with all the questions about the violence of her untimely deathand he needs to understand why this happened. In his search for answers he...

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A Load of Bull 1st January 1970

The author is sent to work on Spanish Vogue, and stays for much longer. This is a light hearted look at the life he adopts, with plenty of wry and humourous observations about life in the Spanish capital

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The Spanish Bow 1st January 1970

A rich novel of music, politics and life, seen throught the eyes of Feliu

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