# Release of Paloma Sánchez-Garnica novel > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-paloma-snchez-garnica-novel > Updated: 2026-10-10T23:01:24.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3. Author Paloma Sánchez-Garnica has released a new historical novel titled ‘Un hombre de honor’ (A Man of Honor), published by Planeta. Moving away from her previous settings in World War II Berlin or post-war Germany, the narrative is set in the turbulent atmosphere of New York City during the late 1960s. The story explores themes of systemic corruption, the Italian-American mafia (Cosa Nostra), and political violence, specifically referencing the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy. The plot incorporates historical elements such as the Vietnam War, corruption within Harlem police stations and the Hoboken docks, and CIA experiments like MK Ultra. Recent details clarify that the narrative is specifically centered around 1968, a period defined by the civil rights movement, Vietnam War protests, and second-wave feminism. The plot is triggered by the historical assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and follows characters such as Fabrizio Donatti and Russell Torino, whose story begins with a pivotal encounter in Central Park. New information identifies Nicole, a journalist navigating a male-dominated profession, as a key character. The novel examines the personal costs of belonging to criminal organizations amidst intense social change. ## Claims - Paloma Sánchez-Garnica authored the novel ‘Un hombre de honor’. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The novel is set in New York City in 1968. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The plot is inspired by the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The story features characters Fabrizio Donatti and Russell Torino. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Paloma Sánchez-Garnica releases new novel Un hombre de honor Paloma Sánchez-Garnica’s new novel, ‘Un hombre de honor’, explores 1968 New York, weaving together the Italian-American mafia, social movements, and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paloma-snchez-garnica-releases-historical-novel-un-hombre-de-honor ### 2026-10-08: Paloma Sánchez-Garnica releases new novel set in 1968 New York Author Paloma Sánchez-Garnica explores 1968 New York, the Mafia, and political unrest in her new novel ‘Un hombre de honor’. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paloma-snchez-garnica-releases-new-novel-set-in-1968-new-york ### 2026-10-03: Paloma Sánchez-Garnica discusses new novel set in 1960s New York Author Paloma Sánchez-Garnica explores 1960s New York, the Italian-American mafia, and political unrest in her new novel, ‘Un hombre de honor’. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paloma-snchez-garnica-discusses-new-novel-set-in-1960s-new-york --- Cite as: Release of Paloma Sánchez-Garnica novel. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-paloma-snchez-garnica-novel