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El anticuario

El anticuario

ClassicsHistorical Fiction
Pages
488
Published
2015
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

Set in the late 18th century, this novel follows the antiquary Jonathan Oldbuck, a man obsessed with ancient relics and local history. His quiet life in a Scottish coastal town is disrupted by the arrival of young Lovel, a mysterious stranger with a hidden past. As Oldbuck delves into the secrets of the past and present, he uncovers a web of family secrets, lost loves, and hidden identities that connect the lives of those around him.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MysteriousAtmosphericReflective
Family Saga

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction

Authors

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Arturo Peral Santamaría

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Francisco González López

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Laura Salas Rodríguez

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Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet, popular throughout Europe during his time. Scott has been said to be particularly associated with Toryism, though several passages in Tales of a Grandfather display a liberal, progressive and Unionist outlook on Scotland's history. Scott was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. His novels...