(The Queen of Sugar) by Dolores García Ruiz is a sweeping historical epic that intertwines a mystery in modern-day Melilla with the vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere of the early 20th-century North African enclave. The Core Premise
The narrative is ignited by the discovery of a hidden accounting book and the memoirs of —famously known as "the queen of sugar"—within a confidential military archive. La Reina Del Azucar Dolores Garcia Ruiz epub
Through Inés's memories, readers are transported from early 20th-century Paris to a bustling, exotic Melilla. Key Themes & Features (The Queen of Sugar) by Dolores García Ruiz
Judge Prieto opens an investigation into how these private papers ended up in military custody. Key Themes & Features Judge Prieto opens an
García Ruiz, a native of Melilla herself, uses the novel as a "sincere homage" to her birthplace. She vividly depicts its modernist architecture —crafted by Catalan architect Enrique Nieto—and its unique blend of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu cultures.