Берта Исла

Berta Isla and Thomas Nevinson met in school and decided never to part. Thomas continued his studies at Oxford but was firmly convinced that, after graduating, he would return to Madrid. And indeed he returned, but he was no longer... the same Thomas. He took a good position at the British embassy and married Berta. However, she is troubled by her husband's frequent absences and changes in his character. And suddenly she accidentally learns that Thomas, recruited by British intelligence, is leading a double life… Javier Marías (1951–2022) is one of the most famous Spanish writers, the author of 17 novels, translated into 46 languages and published in 59 countries, a member of the Spanish Royal Academy, a translator, and a columnist for the newspaper “El País.” His books have received dozens of the most prestigious national and foreign awards. The novel “Berta Isla” was awarded the Critics' Prize in Spain and named the best book of the year by several newspapers. He was also awarded the Dulce Chacón Prize and the Lettura 2018 Prize (Italy).