'For a while, she wasn't sure that her husband was her husband. Sometimes she thought he was, and sometimes not.' Berta and Tomas meet in Madrid and, though both young, they decide to spend their lives together. Eighteen and betrothed, Tomas leaves to study at Oxford. His talent for languages quickly catches the interest of a certain government agency, but Tomas resists their offers - until one day he makes a mistake that will affect the rest of his life, and that of his beloved Berta. After university he returns to marry her, knowing he won't be able to stay for long . . . Gripping and intricate, Berta Isla is about a relationship built on secrets and lies - and the counter forces of resentment and loyalty at its core.
Javier Marias
Javier Marías is a renowned Spanish author known for his novel "A Heart So White," which explores themes of memory, identity, and deception. His intricate, introspective writing style blurs the line between reality and fiction, making him a master of psychological storytelling. Marías has made significant contributions to contemporary literature.
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