The literature of Leonardo Padura is populated by characters who draw the reader in through their raw humanity, yet whose lives are shaped by forces beyond their control. Such is the case of Mario Conde, the detective hero of his crime novels; of Ramón Mercader, the man trained to kill a leader of the Russian Revolution; and now, of the protagonist in his latest work, Dying in the Sand ('Morir en la arena'). Much of Padura’s writing revolves around Cuba’s recent history — a failure without consolation, from which only individuals manage to survive.
He will be joined in conversation by Santiago Herrero, Director of Cultural and Scientific Relations at AECID. A career diplomat and committed cultural advocate.
At the end of the event, the author will sign copies of his books
Event in Spanish
Co-organised with Grupo Planeta, AECID (Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation), Diputación de Segovia and Teatro Juan Bravo
