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Los hilos del Sexenio 3

La doble cuenta

A historical mystery set in Spain · Book 3 of Los hilos del Sexenio

Language: this book is written in Spanish.

In short: A Spanish-language historical mystery and romance set in Córdoba in 1870. Amalia Santacruz and Leandro Valdés investigate conflicting accounting records.

Sixty cubic metres in the ledger. Forty-eight on the receipt.

Córdoba, December 1870. Amalia Santacruz finds a discrepancy in Casa Aranda's stone records and refuses to alter the figures without investigating.

With archivist Leandro Valdés, she follows ledgers, receipts and records that test their judgement and trust.

  • GenreHistorical mystery and romance novel in Spanish
  • AuthorAlfonso Ángel Morales Toledano
  • LanguageSpanish
  • FormatsKindle and paperback

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Who it is for

  • Readers of historical fiction set in 19th-century Spain.
  • Readers who enjoy mysteries built around documents and conflicting accounts.
  • People who read novels in Spanish and prefer restrained historical romance.

What is included

  • Book 3 in the 'Los hilos del Sexenio' series.
  • A self-contained mystery; the books can be read independently.
  • Published formats: Kindle and paperback. Check Amazon for current availability and price.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to read the series in order?

No. Each story has its own mystery and can be read separately.

What formats are currently published?

Kindle and paperback. The Amazon buttons show current availability.

Is this book in English?

No. The book is written in Spanish; only this information page is in English.

Behind the book

The mystery develops through ledgers, receipts and archives in Córdoba in 1870. Documentary evidence and personal decisions shape the novel's conflict.

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