: Haunting memories of a 1970s religious boarding school marked by trauma and institutional abuse. Key Themes

: The author uses a "frenetic pace" with short chapters to show how past guilts inevitably resurface. Why It’s Worth Reading

: Led by the Navarra police inspector Idoia Iturri.

: A successful Madrid-based communications executive whose life becomes entangled with the case.

The story begins with a grim discovery: a man found dead in the snow in , during the dangerous initial stage of the Camino de Santiago starting in Saint Jean Pied de Port . While the death initially appears accidental due to the harsh weather, investigators Idoia Iturri and Inspector Flores quickly realize there is a more sinister explanation. The narrative weaves together three main threads:

: A central focus is on the long-term impact of childhood abuse within religious institutions.

: The plot explores how high-level influence can hide historical crimes.