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Set in Madrid in 1980, the narrative follows Juan de Vere, a university student who becomes the personal assistant to the enigmatic film director Eduardo Muriel. As Juan navigates the complex dynamics between Muriel and his troubled wife Beatriz, he is drawn into a web of family secrets and dark pasts, including the mysterious Dr. Jorge Van Vechten. The story delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the intricate nature of human relationships, revealing how personal histories shape present realities and the emotional toll of hidden truths.
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Thus Bad Begins, Javier Marías
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Thus Bad Begins
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Javier Marías
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9781101911914
- Category
- Fiction, Psychology
- Description
- Set in Madrid in 1980, the narrative follows Juan de Vere, a university student who becomes the personal assistant to the enigmatic film director Eduardo Muriel. As Juan navigates the complex dynamics between Muriel and his troubled wife Beatriz, he is drawn into a web of family secrets and dark pasts, including the mysterious Dr. Jorge Van Vechten. The story delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the intricate nature of human relationships, revealing how personal histories shape present realities and the emotional toll of hidden truths.