In the tumultuous 1990s of San Lorenzo, Mexico, two twins, Rómulo, an ambitious lawyer, and Remo, an idealistic artist, face family betrayals and dark secrets when the accusation of murder against one of the twins tests their fraternal bond and triggers a tragic struggle for redemption that will transform their lives forever.
In the heart of San Lorenzo, Mexico, during the turbulent 1990s, two twins, Rómulo and Remo Ayala, trace a destiny marked by the polarity of their personalities. Rómulo, ambitious and pragmatic, constantly seeks the approval of his authoritarian father, Don Bernardo, while Remo, idealistic and artistic, feels trapped in his brother’s shadow and their oppressive paternal figure. The absence of their mother, Rosario, who is involved with the guerrilla and whom Don Bernardo has declared dead, weighs heavily on their childhoods, creating a void that further separates them.
As they grow up, the brothers find refuge in the circus of the enigmatic Gran Padilla, where they become escape artists. There, Rómulo develops a relationship with Magda, provoking jealousy and tension between the brothers. Manipulation and resentment permeate their bond, while Remo struggles to find his identity and voice. Tragedy strikes when Remo is accused of the brutal murder of Farid Sabag, a therapist connected to their father. In prison, Remo confronts his demons and meets Alberto, a psychologist who begins to question his guilt and delve into the dark relationship between the twins. Years later, after his release, Remo seeks out Rómulo, who has risen to power as a lawyer, and the accumulated tension explodes in a heart-wrenching climax.
RELEVANT FACTS:
Bones of San Lorenzo, marked by magical realism and mystery, explores identity, fraternal rivalry, and the dark secrets that shape family life. The author uses his personal experience and knowledge of psychology to bring these characters to life, crafting a narrative that blends his personal history with the politics and violence of Mexico.
Bones of San Lorenzo is the sequel to The Unknown Blood (La sangre desconocida), a novel that tells the story of Rosario, the mother of Rómulo and Remo.
The novel has been recognized with first place in the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Literature Contest. Vicente Alfonso is a renowned Mexican writer and journalist. Some of his works have been translated into German, Czech, Italian, Greek, and Turkish, and he has received awards such as the María Luisa Puga National Short Story Prize and the IPAX National Police Literature Prize.
What the critics say:
“The vital, indignant, and intelligent prose of Vicente Alfonso has managed to portray the best struggles of Mexico from the fifties to today, and thanks to him and his creative capacity, we prefer Chilpancingo to Paris.” – Elena Poniatowska
“An exciting exploration of the duplicated lives of twins, told as a thriller that delves into an unfathomable existential enigma: identity.” – Juan Villoro
“A sort of Northern One Thousand and One Nights, made of guerrilla warfare, impunity, adventure, love, and dates with destiny.” – Martín Solares
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