- “La Casa de Bernarda Alba” (The House of Bernarda Alba) by Federico García Lorca – Though not exclusively set in Murcia, this renowned play by Lorca is said to have been inspired by his experiences in the region.
- “El último verano en Mayfair” (The Last Summer in Mayfair) by Ana María Matute – A novel that explores the life of a young girl named Cosmina, who grows up in Murcia during the 1930s and 1940s.
- “Pájaros de San Andrés” (Birds of San Andrés) by Juan Cueto Alas – This novel tells the story of a family living in Murcia during the early 20th century.
- “El jardín de las cuitas” (The Garden of Troubles) by Elena Fortún – While not solely set in Murcia, this novel features vivid descriptions of the region as the main character, Celia, spends her summer holidays there.
- “El reloj de arena” (The Hourglass) by Carmen Amoraga – The story follows the life of Lucía, a woman who returns to her hometown in Murcia and discovers secrets about her family.
- “Dama del azar” (Lady Luck) by Ángel Viñas – A detective novel set in Murcia, where Inspector Ramón Guillamón investigates a murder against a backdrop of political intrigue.
- “Los ciegos” (The Blind Ones) by Carlos Fuentes – While not exclusively set in Murcia, this novel includes references to the fertile landscapes and customs of Murcia.
- “La costa de Alabastro” (The Alabaster Coast) by Berta Vias Mahou – In this novel, the protagonist, Rosa, leaves Madrid and settles in Murcia, finding solace in the region’s landscapes and discovering secrets along the coast.
- “Playa de Águilas” (Águilas Beach) by Sergio Parra Cabañero – A mystery novel set in Águilas, a coastal town in the Murcia province, where a series of crimes takes place during the summer.
- “La noche de los cuchillos largos” (The Night of the Long Knives) by Francisco González Ledesma – Part of a detective series, this novel contains some scenes set in Murcia as the detective investigates a murder.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Murcia
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