Thomas Nevinson

Thomas Nevinson, a former agent of the British intelligence services, after a resignation he considered final, returned to his homeland in Spain to his wife Berta Isla, but unexpectedly received a new assignment — to expose a terrorist responsible for the deaths of dozens of people. Over the years of service, Thomas firmly learned that the fight against evil requires the most decisive measures and became accustomed to blindly following any orders. However, he is now haunted by painful doubts. Is it possible to take on the role of a defender of justice and an avenger while bypassing the law? And can one break the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" for the sake of higher goals, protecting the world from impending doom? Javier Marías's latest novel "Thomas Nevinson" (2021) is a continuation of his famous "Berta Isla," but at the same time, it is a story with an independent plot. The book has already been translated into many languages and has received the highest critical acclaim. Javier Marías (1951–2022) was one of the most prominent Spanish writers, author of 17 novels published in 59 countries, and a winner of dozens of literary awards, including the Spanish Royal Academy Prize, National Prize, Critics' Prize, as well as the French "Fémina," Italian Grinzane Cavour, and international awards Alberto Moravia and Formentor.