A one-of-a-kind biography of an iconic woman, interwoven with the most sensational crime cases of her time. For the first time in book form, the fascinating life of a trailblazing journalist who defied conventions and became an unparalleled figure.
Margarita Landi was a highly renowned journalist, celebrated for her work as a crime reporter in a male-dominated Spain. Beyond her groundbreaking writing, Margarita captivated the world with her modern, fearless image: always dressed in pants, with a pipe in one hand and a gun in the other, speeding to crime scenes in her sports car—often arriving before the police themselves. She was a force to be reckoned with, an enigmatic and fascinating figure.
Landi remains an unsolved mystery herself. What shapes the character of a woman ahead of her time? Orphaned by her mother at a young age, abused by her stepmother, and a survivor of the Spanish Civil War, Margarita endured profound losses—the love of her life and later, her infant son, who passed away at just eight months old.
Shattered but resilient, she reinvented herself in the 1950s, stepping into crime journalism at El Caso and becoming an icon—not just for her distinctive style but for her relentless tenacity as a female reporter. She covered some of Spain’s most infamous cases, including the disappearance and murder of the Marquise of Villasante’s daughter, the Puerto Hurraco massacre, and the Loja crime, among others.
Margarita applied her unique style to every case—not just in writing but in the field. She went undercover, assumed different roles, and infiltrated crime scenes undetected. For instance, when she interviewed the parents of “El Gordillo,” she learned a crucial lesson: always carry a black veil in her purse. You never know which wake you might need to slip into.
This biography dives into every corner of her story in a unique way: told in the first person. Based on real events and extensively researched, the authors reconstruct Margarita’s life through monologues and dialogues, bringing to life the most defining moments of her career.
RELEVANT DATA: Published to mark the 20th anniversary of her passing, The Margarita Landi Case: The Blonde with the Veil and the Gun is the first-ever biography of this extraordinary woman. Authors Javier Velasco Oliaga and Maudy Ventosa have conducted extensive research to ensure the highest level of authenticity, with the support of Landi’s granddaughter.
The biography has garnered significant media attention, receiving coverage from Spain’s top newspapers, including El Mundo, El Español, El País, and 20 Minutos. This widespread interest proves that Landi remains a compelling figure today, making her story a strong candidate for an audiovisual adaptation that would appeal to both those who remember and admire her, as well as new generations discovering a powerful role model.
AUDIOVISUAL POTENTIAL: TV Series, Miniseries, Film, TV Movie.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish.
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