The City of the Discreet

The City of the Discreet is a classic novel by the celebrated Spanish author Pío Baroja. The book follows the story of Itzea, a young girl growing up in a small village in the Basque country. Itzea's story is a powerful depiction of the struggles and passions of life in rural Spain at the turn of the century. This book is an engaging and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the literature of Spain.