- “The Sun Over Baeza” by Antonio Muñoz Molina: This novel is set in Baeza, a beautiful town in Jaén province, exploring themes of love, history, and identity.
- “La Catedral Del Mar” (The Cathedral of the Sea) by Ildefonso Falcones: This bestselling historical novel takes place in medieval Andalusia, including Jaén province, and follows the life of a young serf in Barcelona.
- “Los Girasoles Ciegos” (The Blind Sunflowers) by Alberto Méndez: Set during the Spanish Civil War, the novel features stories of love, loss, and betrayal, including some set in Jaén province.
- “El Síndrome de Ulises” (The Ulysses Syndrome) by Santiago Gamboa: Although mainly set in Bogotá, this novel uses Jaén province as a backdrop in some parts, exploring the lives of Colombian immigrants.
- “La Sombra del Viento” (The Shadow of the Wind) by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: While primarily set in Barcelona, parts of this atmospheric mystery novel take place in Jaén province, revealing its history.
- “Carolina ilustrada” by Pilar Palomo: This historical novel tells the story of Carolina Coronado, a figure from Badajoz who spent some time in Jaén province during the 19th century.
- “El pequeño heredero” by Juan Francisco Ferrándiz: Set in the early 20th century against the backdrop of Jaén province, this novel follows the life of a young boy navigating family secrets and societal expectations.
- “La carta olvidada” (The Forgotten Letter) by Lucinda Riley: Although primarily set in present-day England, this story reveals a forgotten history tied to Jaén province and follows a woman’s journey to uncover her family’s secrets.
- “El Alquimista de la Rambla” (The Alchemist of La Rambla) by Ferrán Torrent: In this intriguing crime novel, a detective travels from Barcelona to Jaén province to solve a seemingly unsolvable case.
- “El Castigo del Pensamiento” (The Punishment of Thought) by Pedro Santamaría: Set in a dystopian future, this thought-provoking novel explores a society where free thought is punished, with parts of the story taking place in Jaén province.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Spain’s Jaén province
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