A famous writer who led a double life, spending significant time chatting on a second secret phone before her abduction.
is a psychological thriller by Spanish author Arantza Portabales Santomé , published in May 2021. It serves as the second installment in the popular Abad and Barroso series , following the success of Belleza roja . Plot Overview
After leaving home one Friday to give a library talk, Úrsula never returns. Her husband, Lois Castro, reports her missing 24 hours later. Arantza Portabales Santome. La vida secreta de ...
A 40-year-old inspector struggling with past trauma related to his ex-wife.
The new police commissioner assisting in the high-stakes search. A famous writer who led a double life,
A 30-year-old single mother and newly promoted sub-inspector known for her strong temperament.
The reader quickly learns that Úrsula is being held in a basement by a kidnapper named Nico, an admirer she allowed herself to be charmed by through social media. Plot Overview After leaving home one Friday to
Inspector Santi Abad —recently returned from psychiatric leave—and his partner, Sub-inspector Ana Barroso , take the case. Their search leads them to a connection with a cold case: the disappearance of Catalina Fiz three years prior. Key Characters