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320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
The Spanish Planeta Prize-winning author of Little Indiscretions has returned with a highly comic satire on a high-class murder. Yes, even the rich have their vendettas. Critics compare The Last Resort to Agatha Christie's whodunits, but Posadas adds in generous doses of commentary on etiquette, high society, and gossip (which, by the way, can kill). Don't look for deep emotions or expert problem-solving skills here; instead, Spaniards masquerade as Germans, Moroccans finagle business opportunities, and everybody enjoys a good dry martini. Most important, as gossip buzzes and narrators switch stories, readers will learn "How to Wipe a Bloodstain from a Table Covering"__and other etiquette tips.
This is an excerpt from a review published in Bookmarks magazine.