The life of a slightly absent-minded writer becomes complicated with the arrival of her brother-in-law, Víctor, a mysterious man who spends a few days at her house on the outskirts of Barcelona. When a neighbor disappears after going for a drive with Víctor, the protagonist is forced to uncover a series of chilling truths. 500 pages that completely captivate.
Andrea, a frustrated crime writer, has been living for two years with her husband, Nico, in a suburban development outside Barcelona, where nothing ever seems to happen. The couple left their previous neighborhood after a tragic event: their friend and neighbor, Clara, died of a heroin overdose. Andrea is still dealing with the consequences of this loss, as well as her lingering doubts about whether it was truly an accident.
Despite her efforts, this change of scenery has not had the desired effect. Andrea gets by on a mix of pills and alcohol, watching her neighbors from the window and imagining their lives. For a moment, when she observes them, she forgets about her trauma with Clara, her unhappy marriage, her professional frustration, and, most of all, her desperation over her struggle to conceive.
Of all her neighbors, the ones who interest her the most are María and Carlos, a young, beautiful, and seemingly happy couple she envies. She manages to befriend María, who is aware of Andrea’s voyeuristic tendencies and respects them.
However, Andrea’s anxiety and boredom take a drastic turn with the arrival of Víctor, her brother-in-law—a quiet and enigmatic man, practically a stranger to both her and her husband. Andrea wonders about the real reason for his visit, as Nico and Víctor have never had a close relationship.
Her unease grows when she discovers that Víctor has just arrived from San Francisco, fleeing justice for allegedly killing a businessman. When she learns this, Nico is away from home. Andrea is not only living under the same roof as a possible murderer—she is alone with him.
That night, during her routine of watching the neighborhood, Andrea sees María getting into a car with Víctor. Hours later, he returns—but she does not. Alarmed, Andrea suspects that something terrible has happened and becomes obsessed with the case, launching her own investigation. Soon, she realizes that the story is far more complex than it initially seemed and that she cannot trust anyone—not her brother-in-law, not her neighbors, not even her husband… and least of all, herself.
Since Clara’s death, a voice inside her has made it difficult to distinguish between reality and imagination. Now, Andrea will discover that sometimes, the people we think we know best can turn into complete strangers.
RELEVANT INFORMATION: Ella lo sabe is a crime novel reminiscent of bestselling thrillers like The Girl on the Train, but also of renowned mystery novels such as The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (which is also the protagonist’s favorite book, creating a metafictional layer). The story unfolds with unexpected twists and a multi-perspective narrative, as each character tells a chapter, allowing readers to understand them not only through their own thoughts but also through how others perceive them.
This novel has had remarkable commercial success, as evidenced by nearly a thousand ratings on Goodreads, and has been translated into multiple languages.
What critics and reviews say:
“The new queen of domestic noir is Spanish. Get ready to read non-stop.” – Woman
“Lorena Franco has created characters so real and human that it’s frightening to think they could be our neighbors, our teachers, our coworkers.” – Noatbuk Literary Blog
“The plot is surprising, unpredictable, and full of twists that leave you speechless.” – Amazon
“It features countless details and descriptions that make us feel as if we are walking through Barcelona’s most iconic places and streets.” – Rumbo a lo Desconocido (Literary Blog)
AUDIOVISUAL POTENTIAL: TV Series, Miniseries, Film, TV Movie
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish, Italian, Czech, Polish
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