An Evening with Esther García Llovet & Richard Village

Join us for a special evening with Esther García Llovet, the acclaimed Spanish author of Spanish Beauty, and Richard Village, its talented translator, as we celebrate the publication of this remarkable novel by Foundry Editions. This event, part of our Local Literature in Translation Book Club at Backstory, offers a unique opportunity to delve into the vibrant, genre-defying world of Spanish Beauty.

Through an engaging and interactive discussion, García Llovet and Village will share insights into the creation and translation of this picaresque literary thriller. Discover the challenges and joys of bringing García Llovet’s dry humor, cinematic style, and offbeat realism into English.

Spanish Beauty follows Michela—a hard-boiled, unconventional police officer with an English gangster father and a flamenco dancer mother—as she chases Reggie Kray’s lighter through the underbelly of Benidorm. The novel features unforgettable characters, vivid settings, and a dazzling blend of literary flair and noir intrigue.

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