Guided by his friend Fernando, a policeman with suspicions of murder, Alfredo delves into a past where Bilbao was transforming from a rural town into a prosperous industrial hub. The novel is less a traditional detective story and more a reflection on the lives of those involved, blending elements of noir, romance, and historical travelogue.
: It was named "Best Novel of 2012" by literary blogs and received the "Premio Libreros de Bizkaia 2013". Trilogía de Bilbao Series La Ciudad De Los Ojos Grises Felix G Modrono...
: The book is praised for its detailed reconstruction of Bilbao at the turn of the century, capturing its streets, social changes, and the "gray eyes" of the title—a metaphor for both the city's sky and Izarbe herself. Guided by his friend Fernando, a policeman with
: Alfredo is depicted as an intellectual protagonist, while Izarbe is portrayed as a revolutionary feminist figure ahead of her time. Trilogía de Bilbao Series : The book is
Modroño continued this tribute to his hometown with two sequels: La ciudad de los ojos grises (ALGAIDA LITERARIA - Amazon
The story follows , who returns to Bilbao after several years in Paris upon learning of the death of Izarbe , the woman he always loved. What begins as a nostalgic tribute quickly turns into an investigation when Alfredo discovers unsettling circumstances surrounding her passing.
(2012) is the first installment of the Bilbao Trilogy by Félix G. Modroño . It is a historical suspense novel set in the early 20th century that serves as a literary homage to the city of Bilbao. Plot Summary
