- “The Heretic” (1998) by Miguel Delibes: This historical novel is set in the 16th-century Extremadura and follows the life of a doctor who is accused of heresy during the Spanish Inquisition.
- “The Seamstress” (2003) by María Dueñas: Although not exclusively set in Extremadura, this bestselling novel features significant portions that take place in the city of Badajoz during the Spanish Civil War, exploring the impact of war on the lives of women.
- “The Dispossessed” (2005) by José Ovejero: This novel is set in a small village in Extremadura and tells the story of a bankrupt businessman who returns to his hometown seeking redemption and reconnection with his roots.
- “The World of Juan Lobón” (1970) by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester: Set in Extremadura in the early 20th century, this novel delves into the rural life of the region through the eyes of the protagonist, Juan Lobón.
- “Without News of Gurb” (1993) by Eduardo Mendoza: Although the majority of the novel is set in Barcelona, it includes a section where the aliens experience absurd adventures in the region of Extremadura.
- “A Cloudy Day” (1961) by Miguel Espinosa: This autobiographical novel takes place in Extremadura during the early 20th century, depicting the author’s experiences of poverty and hardship growing up in the region.
- “A Heritage of Daggers” (1987) by Juan Madrid: This crime novel is set in Mérida and revolves around a detective investigating a series of murders connected to the city’s Roman heritage.
- “The Peacock’s Eye” (1985) by Luis Landero: Although not exclusively set in Extremadura, this novel contains parts set in the region and explores themes of identity, family, and love through the protagonist’s journey.
- “Borja” (1995) by Jesús Ferrero: This historical novel follows the life of a fictional character, Borja, who was a victim of the Spanish Inquisition and takes place in various locations in Spain, including Extremadura.
- “The Blue Hour” (2012) by Alonso Cueto: While the majority of the novel is set in Lima, Peru, part of it takes place in Cáceres, exploring the protagonist’s search for his father’s past and his own identity.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Extremadura
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