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Love in SpainAuthor: Kunieda Shiro
| Original Title | 西班牙の恋 |
|---|---|
| Author | 国枝 史郎 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In Madrid’s shadowed grandeur, a wounded soul returns. Danchon, haunted by unrequited love for the enigmatic Lady Maria, seeks solace in his once-dear friend Murio—only to find him transformed into a brooding stranger. Their reunion unravels a web of betrayal: Murio confesses to stealing Maria’s affections through deceit, igniting a venomous rivalry that culminates in threats of violence. But when Murio is found dead hours later—his corpse unmarked, a silver flute clutched in hand—Danchon becomes the prime suspect. \nAs whispers of spectral figures and eerie flute melodies haunt the night, detective Ibáñez delves into the mystery. Clues point to a Gypsy troupe and a woman named Gosan, whose connection to Murio hides a tragic tale of love and vengeance. Between trampled gardens, goat footprints, and poisoned secrets, the truth blurs with superstition. \nCaught in the storm is Caspina, Murio’s devoted sister, whose diary entries reveal her torment—and a desperate hope for redemption. With Danchon’s fate hanging on a detective’s intuition, Madrid’s aristocracy trembles beneath layers of deceit, where passion and cruelty intertwine like thorns on a winter rose. |
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