Leonardo Padura
Transparency of Time
Transparency of Time
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The Transparency of Time is a crime novel by Leonardo Padura that follows Detective Mario Conde as he investigates a mystery that spans centuries of occult history in Cuba. The novel combines elements of mystery, history, and spirituality, and explores the themes of aging, revolution, and the pursuit of truth.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
The Transparency of Time, a novel by Leonardo Padura, delves into the enigmatic realm of occult history, following the Cuban investigator Mario Conde as he confronts the impending milestone of his sixtieth birthday. Reflecting on his life, Conde realizes that he has little to show for his decades on Earth. His body is failing, his mind is slowing down, and his country, once proud of its ideals and achievements, is succumbing to a new cosmopolitan worship of money. However, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of a new case. An old Marxist turned flamboyant practitioner of Santería, named Antoni Barral, appears on the scene, offering Conde a mission to track down a stolen statue of the Virgen de Regla, a black Madonna. This quest takes Conde on a journey that spans both the vibrant streets of present-day Havana and the distant past, delving as far back as the Crusades in his search for the statue's true origins.
Through vignettes from the life of Antoni Barral, a Catalan peasant who appears in various guises throughout history, including a shepherd during the Spanish Civil War and a vassal to a feudal lord, the novel traces the Madonna's journey to present-day Cuba. Barral serves as Conde's alter ego, trapped in time, while Conde acts as the author, providing a panoramic view of history and reminding us of the impossibility of remaining on the sidelines, no matter how obscure our roles may seem.
The Transparency of Time is a masterpiece that blends elements of mystery, intrigue, and historical depth, reminiscent of the works of such literary giants as Umberto Eco and Dashiell Hammett. It cements Leonardo Padura's position as the preeminent literary crime writer of our time, offering readers a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
Weight: 522g
Dimension: 153 x 234 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913394578
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