On a quiet afternoon at the end of May, Letizia Ortiz once again immersed itself in the cultural bustle of the Madrid Book Fair, an event that annually attracts thousands of visitors to the emblematic Retiro Park. However, what promised to be a routine protocol visit became an unexpected surprise that shook the literary halls and captured everyone’s attention.
The royal consort began her tour at the exhibitor dedicated to the bicentennial of the National Police, a significant commitment that marks the work and legacy of the force in Spanish history. From there, she moved to the Ministry of Culture stand, where books and cultural creativity were the focus of her attention. Finally, Letizia explored the area dedicated to the Community of Madrid, interacting with booksellers and carefully selecting several titles to take home.
Among the works chosen was “Settlement of Accounts”an intriguing thriller that, to everyone’s surprise, was written by Miguel Ángel Cienfuegos, an escort for the royal family, in collaboration with journalist Pepa Sastre.
What is the book about that a Zarzuela escort wrote and that made Letizia Ortiz nervous?
The book, with an intense plot and reflections on justice and integrity, caught the attention of Letiziawho was not aware of Cienfuegos’s literary foray until that moment.
The discovery generated a momentary stir in Zarzuela, where the protocol office had no prior knowledge of the publication. But, upon confirming that it was not a compromising work, like the controversial novels of Jaime del Burgo, Queen Letizia received the book with surprise and curiosity. It was then that a special meeting took place: The queen had the opportunity to meet the authors personally and received a signed copy.
“Account Adjustment” by Miguel Ángel Cienfuegos and Pepa Sastre, is a current novel. According to the official synopsis: “A well-known ETA member has been murdered by a shot to the forehead. He is the first to fall, but more soon follow. The reaction is immediate, and the Civil Guard sends a team to the Basque Country, commanded by the young lieutenant Claudia Zaforteza, to investigate crimes. A reflection on justice, loyalty, integrity and the fulfillment of duty, values that are as fundamental as they are, at times, in disuse.”
The book does not talk about the secrets of the Spanish crown and thanks to the fact that it is only a creative literary work, Letizia Ortiz You can breathe easy and take a few minutes to read this novel written by one of your escorts in Zarzuela.
A.M
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