Verónica León is a homicide inspector in Madrid. For a couple of years now she has been involved in a difficult relationship with sub inspector Roberto Vidal, who separated from his wife at that point.

Unfinished, dramatic, traumatic and unhappy stories remain here. Especially the big secrets – the ones that clang like church bells, getting louder every day.

Unfinished, dramatic, traumatic and unhappy stories remain here. Especially the big secrets – the ones that clang like church bells, getting louder every day.

'No woman can be blamed if two men are in love with her.' Thus begins this magnificent novel of intense contrasts and unforgettable characters: Amelia, beautiful, rebellious, insatiable. Martín, idealistic, free-thinking, vanquished.