Nitrato de Chile

Immerse yourself in a fascinating story about the mysteries that have tormented the life of Salvador, an obsessive lawyer from the provinces who returns to Los Retamares, his hometown, ready to face the questions that have disturbed his existence. Is Father really his biological father? What tragic event led to the dismemberment of his grandfather? And, even more disturbing, what dark secrets does the priest's presence in his mother's house hide? Throughout a weekend full of repressed but unforgettable memories, Salvador meets with diverse and endearing characters. Aurora la Tizná, his first intimate encounter without paying; Juan Enjuto, a red man who didn't know he was one; Daniel Jodecabras, master of the art of silence; Valentín Mataputas, lover of Diango and nightlife; and Joaquinito Patachula, ideological vanguard. They will remember life in the town during the seventies, just before Tetra Brik packaging put an end to the milkmaids, the famous Scottex dog with The Elephant, couples therapy with Christian resignation and Tinder with the pimps. However, a tragedy hits Los Retamares and changes everyone's destiny forever. In this intriguing and provocative novel, the darkest secrets and deepest ties of a community are intertwined in a captivating narrative style. Nitrato de Chile invites you to immerse yourself in a world full of nostalgia, black humor and the desperate search for answers to the crossroads that have tormented Salvador for so long. Will he unravel the truth and find redemption amidst the chaos and uncertainty that surrounds him?