Más allá de mí

Synopsis of Más allá de mí

In 'Más allá de mí' (Beyond Myself), Bárbara Alpuente presents a novel that intertwines two eras through the secrets held within the walls of an old house. The protagonist, after a separation, settles in an old apartment with the intention of writing. However, she discovers that the place holds stories of women who, in post-war Spain, found strength in friendship and courage to overcome their fears. Through a mirror and other objects, the narrator sees herself reflected in the past, discovering that her solitude and loves already existed in other times. This novel is a mysterious and amusing tale that suggests the existence of a magical world beyond the evident.