{"product_id":"9781569474433","title":"The Summer Snow","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Pawel’s splendid historical series . . . takes an inspired turn in \u003ci\u003eThe Summer Snow.\u003c\/i\u003e”—Marilyn Stasio, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“In addition to strong characterizations and a witty sense of humor, [Pawel] explores the inherent tension of a detective trying to seek the truth in a country that regularly suppresses it.”—\u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“This is another winner.”—\u003ci\u003eDetroit Free Press\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“A triumph of characterization, suspense and atmosphere. . . . This beguiling novel will richly reward lovers of both mysteries and mainstream literary fiction.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eIn the city of Granada, Spain, bastion of the conservative Catholic aristocracy, fear of the red menace remains strong in 1945. One rich, elderly lady summons the police to her home almost once a week, sure Communists are plotting against her. She changes her will almost as often. When she is found dead, the long-suffering police can’t believe that she really may have been murdered. But as her latest will has vanished, the death must be investigated. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eInfluence is exerted to have Lieutenant Carlos Tejada Alonso y Léon transferred temporarily from Potes, in the northern mountains, to take charge because the old lady is his grandaunt. And one of the chief suspects is his father. The family expects Tejada to exonerate its members, but Tejada is a man who puts duty first. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soho Press, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47056821911792,"sku":"9781569474433","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781569474433_p0.jpg?v=1763789162","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781569474433","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}