galician drama 'Ansassinato en la Casa Rosa' sees Arantza Portabales stirring up controversies throughout the region, with characters' wealth serving as a source of apathy for viewers.
A Tale of Murder and Power: Arantza Portabales' New Novel, 'Murder in the Pink House'
Get ready for excitement, blood, and power struggles as Arantza Portabales, the Spanish galactic author, brings her newest literary masterpiece: 'Murder in the Pink House'. This captivating book, published by Lumen, delves into a tale that mirrors the life of wealthy magnates in Galicia, though Portabales states it's not a portrait of any real-life family, like Amancio Ortega's [1].
In an interview, Portabales disclosed that she has a knack for penning stories that chill you to the bone. Four unfortunate souls meet their demise in her novel, and although the world might empathize with the Titanic victims, Portabales mentions that public sympathy for the wealthy is minimal. "People tend to think, 'What need? Who sent them? They got what they deserved for not knowing how to handle their wealth.' That's what runs through their heads internally," she said.
Iria Santaclara Takes Center Stage
At the heart of the story, Inspector Iria Santaclara shines as she grapples with solving the family murder mystery that occurred within the wealthy elite [1]. Portabales believes that the time has come for women to take their rightful place in the crime writing arena. "There should be no surprise when you encounter strong female characters, and they should be normalized. We have women astronauts, lawyers, cashiers, supermarket cashiers... The list goes on," she stated.
The Beauty of Crime Fiction
Portabales delves into her passion for crafting crime thrillers, explaining that she finds it fulfilling to play a psychological game with the reader, hooking them into her intricate mysteries. She remarks, "Writing crime novels is a blast because I get to toy with the reader. The reader is dying to be fooled."
Arantza Portabales is a renowned author, having previously penned 'Red Beauty', which started the series starring the police couple Abad and Barroso. This novel series continued in two subsequent volumes [1]. Portabales admitted that the crime writing genre is popular right now, especially in northern Spain, with Galicia and the Basque Country being prime territories for such stories. Interestingly enough, Portabales often calls Galicia a gloomy, rainy region – perfect for penning dark and suspenseful stories.
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[1] Limited information is available about the specific connections of Arantza Portabales' new novel to the Amancio Ortega family, the crime literature genre, or strong female characters.
- Iria Santaclara, the central character in Arantza Portabales' novel 'Murder in the Pink House', shines as she delves into a family murder mystery among the wealthy elite, challenging societal norms and pushing for more women protagonists in crime literature.
- Readers who enjoy intricate mysteries will be hooked by Arantza Portabales' latest work, as she continues to excel in the crime writing genre, offering a psychological game that plays with reader's expectations.
- Aside from crime stories, Arantza Portabales is also known for her fashion-and-beauty, home-and-garden, and travel writing, which often reflect the lifestyle of her native Galicia, Spain.
- In an interview, Arantza Portabales discussed her passion for writing, mentioning her admiration for the food-and-drink culture in her region and emphasizing the importance of books in both her own life and the stories she crafts, making reading a vital part of the entertainment scene.
