: The novel is noted for its clear, direct writing style and well-sequenced facts, moving away from flashy "easy effects" in favor of intelligent plotting.

The story begins with the brutal murder of a woman named Amanda in a pension in , a city in the La Rioja region of Spain. Inspector Néstor Salazar leads the investigation, which quickly becomes complicated by several factors:

: Amanda's reasons for visiting Haro are unknown, and her life was entangled in a "truculent love triangle" that may hold the key to her death.

: Readers specifically mention the charming and endearing relationship and dialogues with the character Paca.

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