#inspectorleovaldas

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Water-blue eyes: A Captivating Mystery Set in Galicia

The first in the Inspector Leo Valdas series, this mystery novel is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience the beauty and ambiguity of Galicia. With simple yet captivating writing, Domingo Villar manages to transport the reader to a land of forests, cliffs, and Celtic atmospheres, far from the popular image of Spain.

In this novel, Inspector Leo Valdas and his assistant Rafael Estévez investigate the death of a young saxophonist in a tower block near the sea, surrounded by the remnants of a questionable building boom.

As the investigation unfolds, Estévez struggles with the ambiguity for which Galicians are known (straight answers like "yes" or "no" are rare to find), while Leo Valdas tries to rein in his assistant's temperament. Villar's love for his homeland seeps through every page, from the description of the landscapes to the meals the characters savor, including the typical Galician crustacean percebe.

This book will leave you with a craving to learn more about Galicia and its history. Read it in one breath and discover the beauty of "Water-blue eyes" (Ojos de Agua in the orginal version) and Inspector Leo Valdas.