Pablo Solares Acebal

Spain, 1935.In "The 6th of November", Pablo weaves a complex but fluid narrative that combines fragments of history with the intricacies of love, family, and politics.The reader is thrown into a world that is both exciting yet frightening, with characters that, at every turn, are as visible as the story itself. Pablos narrative, to a large extent, defies every traditional definition of technique and style, as he lavishly combines and floats from realism to magic realism, masterly using both to tell this intricate story."The 6th of November" is not for those who enjoy bland and conventional narratives; it is one of those little volumes that will stay around for a long time.

In the beginning, the beautiful Isolina believes she is marrying the man of her dreams, Eusebio. Isolina is Spain''s richest woman, but she is also a woman in love and holds many romantic notions. On her wedding day she thinks her handsome groom is also in love with her and she never suspects he is marrying her with any other motive in mind.But what is his motive for marrying her? As the mesmerizing story unfolds we realize maybe Eusebio does infact, care deeply for Isolina. However, as time passes she feels unsure of him and soon obtains a lover. Eusebio tries to hide his many personalities; when he finds out she has taken a lover, he is blind with jealousy and his evil, power hunger, revengeful personality surfaces. His need to hurt, manipulate and dominate now rules his consciousness, Isolina lives in fear of Eusebio, the husband she once thought she loved. Gradually she feels him invading her soul, and understands he is more than human, more than evil, but she knows not how to stop it.Katy Rosas, the old matriarch knows what is beneath the surface and suspects, Eusebio is the devil!However, Eusebio conveniently dies or, some believe he is murdered? Whichever it is, it is not enough to contain his cruel smoldering evil. Even from his grave in the garden under the mimosa tree, he controls and inhabits the occupants of ''Rosalinda''a house many believe, is bewitched.

Las hermanas Rosas, pertenecientes a una familia de clase media, visitan a su tía en su lecho de muerte. Lo que parecía un domingo como otro cualquiera se convierte en un viaje en el que se desvelan sus secretos. A pesar de intentar borrar el pasado, el diablo sigue presente para recordar sus pecados.

En 1935, Gloria Juárez huye con su marido por problemas familiares a un pueblo llamado Requejado, donde nace su hija María. Un año más tarde estalla la guerra civil y su familia desaparece sin dejar rastro. Tras pasar tres años amparada en su esperanza, en 1939 recibe una terrorifica visita que cambiara su vida. Esta novela corta refleja fielmente el imaginario de los sueños y de las emociones perdidas. Ambientada en el corazon negro de la Asturias profunda, la lectura de esta obra nos adentra en el temor y el rencor que vagan por las calles de un universo surrealista

Boston, finales de los sesenta. Phillip es un escritor frustrado que forja una amistad con Thomas, un profesor que vive temporalmente en Hyannisport. Tras conocerle en un curso de verano, encuentra la ocasion perfecta para escribir una novela en torno a el. Sin embargo, Phillip acaba inmerso en una espiral de realidad y ficcion a medida que va completando su obra.