In an era dominated by fear, superstition, and the absolute power of faith, any difference could become a condemnation. In the Kingdom of Aragon, where ignorance and fanaticism determined the fate of the most vulnerable, Brun's life becomes trapped between the desire to create, self-discovery, and an accusation that pushes him to the brink of death.
Synopsis
Brun is a young man of very humble origins who dreams of becoming a sculptor while struggling with deep doubts about his identity and desire. He lives in a small village in the Kingdom of Aragon until his fate is abruptly changed after suffering an epileptic seizure for which he is accused of being possessed by the devil.
Will he manage to escape the stake?
Mystery, magical realism, and adventure intertwine in a story of survival and discovery, marked by the need to question convictions and beliefs that society has accepted as unique and unchangeable.
A terrified boy, a forest fairy, a scholar versed in healing arts, a group of lepers, an unexpected love, and the relentless Holy Inquisition converge in a tale full of unpredictable twists.
A dark and gloomy fairy tale in which, despite everything, its protagonists never lose hope.
The long-awaited return of Alejandro Monreal Landete, following the success of El camino inesperado, a work that won over both critics and readers.
