by Ricardo Piglia · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433972712
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Plata quemada is a novel by Argentine writer Ricardo Piglia, published in 1997. The story is based on a real event that occurred in Argentina in 1965: the assault on a bank in Buenos Aires and the subsequent escape of the thieves. Piglia, with access to confidential materials, recounts the dramatic police siege of the robbers, who prefer to burn the money rather than surrender. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and heroism, presenting unforgettable characters in a context of crime and corruption.
Ricardo Piglia was an Argentine author, critic, and scholar best known for introducing hard-boiled fiction to the Argentine public.
