WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Argentina’s Córdoba province

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  • “La segunda casa” (The Second House) by Carlos Gamerro: This novel explores the aftermath of Argentina’s Dirty War and is set in the city of Córdoba.
  • “La cazadora de Indiana Jones” (The Indiana Jones Hunter) by Asun Balzola: This children’s novel features a young girl named Mariona who embarks on an adventure while staying in Córdoba.
  • “El viento que arrasa” (The Wind That Lashes) by Selva Almada: This atmospheric novel follows a preacher roaming the remote scenic villages of Córdoba province.
  • “La otra orilla” (The Other Shore) by Marta Minujín: This novel tells the story of Mercedes, a young woman from Córdoba who moves to Buenos Aires and navigates the challenges of city life.
  • “El diario de Guadalupe” (Guadalupe’s Diary) by María Isabel Molina: Set in Córdoba in the 19th century, this novel explores the life of a girl named Guadalupe and her experiences during an uprising.
  • “La ciudad de los césares” (The City of the Caesars) by Augusto Delfín: This historical novel intertwines the myths and legends surrounding Córdoba province, focusing on the mythical city of the Caesars.
  • “El jardín de los venenos” (The Garden of Poisons) by Francisco José Taboada: Set in the fictional town of Cachi in Córdoba province, this novel delves into the mysteries and dark secrets of a cursed garden.
  • “La casa de Los Conejos” (House of Rabbits) by Laura Alcoba: Based on the author’s own experiences, this memoir novel recounts her childhood hidden in Córdoba during Argentina’s military dictatorship.
  • “La tierra del fuego” (Land of Fire) by Carla Federico: This novel follows the life of Valentina, a young woman who leaves Buenos Aires to settle in Córdoba and becomes involved in the tobacco industry.
  • “Sobrevivientes del fin del mundo” (Survivors of the End of the World) by Carolina Cordos: Combining dystopian and historical elements, this novel portrays a group of survivors facing the aftermath of a global catastrophe while in Córdoba.
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