García Ruiz, a native of Melilla herself, uses the novel as a "sincere homage" to her birthplace. She vividly depicts its modernist architecture —crafted by Catalan architect Enrique Nieto—and its unique blend of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu cultures.
Commander Fonseca is tasked with locating the missing Treaty of Limits between Spain and Morocco to prevent an imminent war.
The plot spans decades, showing how the decisions of Inés and her family weave a web that fundamentally alters the lives of their modern-day descendants. About the Author LA REINA DEL AZÚCAR (Spanish Edition) - Amazon.com
Through Inés's memories, readers are transported from early 20th-century Paris to a bustling, exotic Melilla. Key Themes & Features
The story covers the ebullient rise and eventual fall of a confectionery empire, set against the harsh backdrop of the Rif Wars and the "hard descriptions" of the Battle of Annual massacre.