La capitana

Granada, 1585. The city is still wounded after the Reconquista, violence simmers under the surface and the Inquisition watches every move. In this fragile climate, Sor Ana de Jesús, nicknamed “La capitana” for her firm hand and leadership, struggles to keep her Carmelite convent afloat when a mutilated corpse appears in the cloister. The shocking discovery threatens the reputation of the community and the entire order.

To uncover the truth, Ana joins forces with her spiritual guide and friend, San Juan de la Cruz. Together they form one of the most singular detective duos in contemporary Spanish crime fiction, navigating intrigues inside and outside the convent while trying to keep the scandal under control. Each step in the investigation brings them closer to a secret capable of shaking the religious and political foundations of the Spanish Crown.

In La capitana, Susana Martín Gijón, awarded with prizes such as Cordoblack, Cubelles Noir and Granada Noir, combines historical research with the narrative tension of noir fiction. The novel recreates the atmosphere of post-Reconquest Granada: the shadow of the Alhambra, the control over converted populations, the weight of dogma and power struggles within the Church.This book is ideal for readers of historical thrillers, literary noir and fans of strong, complex female protagonists who challenge the limits imposed by their time.

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• Historical crime and Golden Age Spain

• Convent settings, religious intrigue and Inquisition-era plots

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