This historical discovery triggers modern-day dangers. Adela finds herself targeted by a radical Leninist secret organization that has been monitoring the family for generations. Key Themes
Some readers found the character depth for Adela lacking or felt the 19th-century romance could have been further developed through more frequent time jumps. La casa de las flores blancas by Evelyn Kassner - Goodreads
The contrast between the romantic 19th-century backstory and the tragic events of Christmas 1972 at the mansion. Critical Reception La casa de las flores blancas - Evelyn Kassner....
Reviewers on Amazon and Goodreads praise the meticulous historical documentation and the "addictive" nature of the suspense.
The narrative moves through beautifully documented settings in Baden-Baden (Germany) , as well as locations in Spain and Russia . This historical discovery triggers modern-day dangers
is an absorbing historical thriller by Evelyn Kassner , marking her literary debut in 2021 . The novel weaves together a 19th-century forbidden romance with a 1970s mystery involving espionage and secret organizations . Core Plot & Setting
The protagonist, Adela Ulloa , travels to a mansion in the Black Forest seeking a personal retreat. In the house's library, she discovers a hidden manuscript detailing an affair from 1864 between Baroness Chloris Von Friedman and Tsar Alexander II . La casa de las flores blancas by Evelyn
How secrets from the era of the Tsars continue to have lethal consequences in the 20th century.