- “La Casa de Pilatos” by Cósar Antonio Montesino (1994) – This historical novel explores the turbulent history of Galicia during the 16th century through the eyes of a noble family living in the Casa de Pilatos.
- “El Bosque Animado” by Wenceslao Fernández Flor (1951) – A magical realist novel set in a Galician forest, where animals come to life and interact with humans, exploring themes of nature, human relationships, and folklore.
- “O último día de Terranova” by Manuel Rivas (1994) – Set along the Galician coast, this novel delves into themes of love, hope, and survival as it follows the residents of Terranova facing the threat of a corporate takeover.
- “Fariña” by Nacho Carretero (2015) – A non-fiction work that reads like a thriller, covering the rise and fall of the Galician drug trade in the 1980s. It provides a detailed account of the region’s criminal underworld.
- “El embrujo de Shanghai” by Juan Marsé (1993) – While not entirely set in Galicia, parts of this novel are based in Galicia, depicting the lives of exiles during the Spanish Civil War and their subsequent return to their homeland.
- “Los pazos de Ulloa” by Emilia Pardo Bazán (1886) – A classic Galician novel, it portrays the decadence and decline of a rural Galician noble family during the late 19th century.
- “Retorno a Hansala” by Harkaitz Cano (2005) – Set in both the Basque Country and Galicia, this novel explores the themes of identity, memory, and self-discovery as the protagonist embarks on a journey to repatriate a dead body.
- “O deserto” by Carlos Casares (1982) – Set in a remote Galician village during the 1950s, this novel reflects on the effects of isolation and emigration on the local community.
- “Las olas del tiempo” by Almudena Grandes (2007) – Although not entirely set in Galicia, this novel features a section set in the region, depicting the lives of emigrants leaving Galicia in search of a better future.
- “La boca del infierno” by Antonio Lago Carballo (2011) – This historical novel takes place in the late 19th century Galicia and follows the story of a young girl who moves to a remote fishing village where she uncovers dark secrets.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Galicia
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