- “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon: While not entirely set in Salamanca, this internationally acclaimed novel features the city as an important backdrop, offering a glimpse into its enchanting atmosphere.
- “May Week Was in June” by Clive James: This comic novel is partially set in Salamanca during the early 1950s and follows the adventures of young Australian expatriates studying at the university.
- “The Seville Communion” by Arturo Perez-Reverte: Though primarily set in Seville, this suspenseful novel features pivotal scenes in Salamanca, involving a Vatican City envoy and dark secrets uncovered in a historic building.
- “Winter in Madrid” by C.J. Sansom: While the majority of the story takes place in Madrid, it also touches on Salamanca during the Spanish Civil War, providing historical insight and fictional narrative.
- “The Queen of the South” by Arturo Perez-Reverte: This gripping thriller takes the protagonist, Teresa Mendoza, from Mexico to Salamanca, among other locations, as she becomes a powerful drug lord.
- “The Blind Sunflowers” by Alberto Méndez: Set in Salamanca during the Spanish Civil War, this poignant collection of interconnected stories portrays the impact of war on ordinary people.
- “A splendid Lover” by Stephanie Laurens: Part of the Cynster series, this historical romance novel features Salamanca as a setting for the characters’ dramatic love affair.
- “The Scarlet Contessa” by Jeanne Kalogridis: Taking place during the Italian Renaissance, this novel features Salamanca as an important location for the contessa’s journey and personal growth.
- “In the Night of Time” by Antonio Muñoz Molina: This ambitious novel spans from the years leading up to the Spanish Civil War, with Salamanca as one of the central settings for the protagonist’s experiences.
- “The Blood of Angels” by Michael Marshall: This thriller incorporates Salamanca into its intricate plot, where a chemist races against time to find a cure for a mysterious virus outbreak.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Salamanca
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