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The novel fictionalizes Lorca's 1930 journey, which began when he arrived from New York for a planned one-week visit that eventually stretched into more than three months.

Amela posits that Lorca's time in Cuba was a vital "epiphany" where he truly found his most intimate voice and accepted his homosexuality.

is a historical novel by Spanish journalist and author Víctor Amela , published in 2022. It explores the 98 days that Federico García Lorca spent in Cuba in 1930—a period the poet himself described as "the happiest days of my life". Core Premise & Plot

The book intertwines Lorca's 1930 experience with a modern-day timeline featuring the author, Víctor Amela.

The book explores why Lorca ultimately chose to leave this "paradise" to return to an increasingly volatile Spain, suggesting he felt a duty to bring culture to his home country. Character Insights

Recreates the "Golden Cuba" of 1930, focusing on Lorca's sensory experiences—the music (soneros), local religion (santería), and the nightlife of the Malecón. Key Themes