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The novel was awarded the prestigious in 2020 for its hallucinatory and deeply researched portrayal of this historical turning point. Últimas noches del edificio San Francisco - Blanca Riestra

Blanca Riestra’s (2020) is a vividly atmospheric novel that captures the swan song of Tangier’s International Zone. Ultimas noches del edificio San - Blanca Riestr...

: The narrative weaves together fictional characters with real-life icons who haunted Tangier, including William Burroughs (writing Naked Lunch ), Paul and Jane Bowles , and Francis Bacon . The novel was awarded the prestigious in 2020

: A central figure inspired by author Carmen Laforet , she arrives in Tangier seeking an escape from her marriage and the stifling atmosphere of Spain, only to find a city on the brink of total transformation. : A central figure inspired by author Carmen

Set in 1957, the story portrays the city as a "sick flower"—a decadent paradise for bohemian expats, writers, and artists who realize their era of lawless privilege is ending as Morocco nears independence. Key Themes and Elements