"A crime thriller; a story of vengeance and a great romance, all framed by a volcanic eruption. A string of murders by poisoning takes place in the city of Leaon, Nicaragua, in the '30s. The presumed killer, a brilliant lawyer and poet, also becomes a victim when his personal story reaches the general consciousness. The examination of evidence and testimonies is meticulous; there is no lack of contradictions. The guilty party must be punished, but political intrigue, economic power, hearsay, and gossip also come into play ...
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"A crime thriller; a story of vengeance and a great romance, all framed by a volcanic eruption. A string of murders by poisoning takes place in the city of Leaon, Nicaragua, in the '30s. The presumed killer, a brilliant lawyer and poet, also becomes a victim when his personal story reaches the general consciousness. The examination of evidence and testimonies is meticulous; there is no lack of contradictions. The guilty party must be punished, but political intrigue, economic power, hearsay, and gossip also come into play in this novel, changing the course of justice." --
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