Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Dona Perfecta examines the conflict between tradition and modernity within a family and a small, conservative town. At its heart is the tension between a wealthy aunt, deeply embedded in traditional values, and her nephew, who represents the progressive ideals of the modern world. The aunt’s daughter, coming of age, is at the center of a potential marriage arranged by family, which brings together two young people from different worlds. While the two fall in love, their differing beliefs about religion, politics, and society create deep divisions. The aunt, fiercely protective of her traditions, cannot outright reject her nephew but instead embarks on a covert battle to undermine him, using legal and professional means to exert control over his life and work. The mental fragility of her daughter adds another layer of complexity, hinting at the psychological toll of this conflict. The novel highlights the struggles of individuals caught between the pull of tradition and the allure of modernity, and the emotional, familial, and societal conflicts that arise when love, duty, and ideology collide.
