Parallel Loves
Estefanía (Fani) and Selina (Lina), daughters of a well-off family from Asturias—a region of rugged mountains and coal mines in northern Spain—live their days surrounded by images of saints crafted in their family’s religious art workshop and by dreams of the perfect marriage. But in Asturias in the 1930s love can never be just love: it is a matter of class, politics, and fate.
Fani falls in love with a Civil Guard—a member of Spain’s militarized police force, loyal to the conservative government and a symbol of state authority. Lina, her sister, falls for a young miner committed to the workers’ movement, part of the growing tide of socialist and anarchist activism that would culminate in the Asturian miners’ uprising of 1934.
Between incense and dynamite, between faith and rebellion, the sisters’ choices will shape not only their own destinies but also their entire family's. When revolution erupts, tragedy strikes, and resentment raises walls—even between sisters.
An unforgettable story about the strength of family bonds, the courage of women in turbulent political times, and the enduring power of memory in a land that still bears the scars of its past.
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Reviews
“With Parallel Loves, Mayte Uceda consolidates a body of work marked by the recovery of memory and a humanistic perspective on history. Following the success of The Sugar Master, the author once again demonstrates her ability to weave together the intimate and the collective, placing women at the center. … Her clear and emotionally resonant prose, combined with solid research, turns this work into an unforgettable story about family bonds, female courage, and the healing power of memory. Parallel Loves is not only a novel about two sisters and two loves, but also a profound portrait of a fractured country still striving to understand itself.” Ahora Qué Leo, La Sexta
"An intense portrayal of social conflicts, polarization, and historical memory, inviting readers to reflect on how family bonds and memories of the past survive the wounds of history." Magas/El Español
"A story born from the heart of [the author's] own past, when her grandfather, her uncle, and her father descended into the depths of the earth in search of livelihood and sustenance." 20 minutos
“Parallel Loves is not only a love story, but it also addresses profound themes such as social inequality, the struggle for dignity, and the difficult decisions the characters must make in an environment marked by adversity.” Todoliteratura
